Montana SB118 revises student data laws to enhance privacy, including establishing a "right to be forgotten" and prohibiting the use of social.

Montana SB118 generally revises laws related to education data, enhancing student data privacy protections. The bill establishes a "right to be forgotten," allowing students or parents to request the deletion of certain types of education data, such as juvenile delinquency records, criminal records, and social security numbers. It also prohibits the use of a student's social security number as a unique identifier. The bill creates an education and workforce data governing board to oversee the linkage of education and workforce data, ensuring data is used securely and for appropriate purposes.

Montana SB118 revises student data laws to enhance privacy, including establishing a "right to be forgotten" and prohibiting the use of social.

Montana SB118 generally revises laws related to education data, enhancing student data privacy protections. The bill establishes a "right to be forgotten," allowing students or parents to request the deletion of certain types of education data, such as juvenile delinquency records, criminal records, and social security numbers. It also prohibits the use of a student's social security number as a unique identifier. The bill creates an education and workforce data governing board to oversee the linkage of education and workforce data, ensuring data is used securely and for appropriate purposes.