By Emily A. Brown and Amy K. Onaga, Esq.

The growing use of technology for educational and administrative purposes makes education records increasingly vulnerable -- and creates new legal responsibilities for your district.

This is your essential guide to navigating FERPA in the tech age! Loads of best practices, proven protocols, model guidelines and "Everyday Examples" guide you in developing a comprehensive cybersecurity plan to protect student privacy and prevent data breaches. Plus, you get quick-reference charts showing you specific steps to take when a breach does occur. Gain the knowledge to:

• Identify when disclosure of an education record or personally identifiable information requires parental consent
• Establish teacher and student social media guidelines and build student awareness of cybersecurity pitfalls
• Ensure continuity of data after a natural disaster or cyber event
• Appropriately notify stakeholders of data breaches
• And more!