New York S06784 mandates consent before sharing student data with third-party contractors.

New York S06784 amends the education law to require educational agencies to obtain written consent from parents or eligible students before sharing personally identifiable information with a Student Longitudinal Information System Provider (SLISP) or data dashboard operator. This consent is necessary even when the data is shared with third-party contractors. The bill also mandates that any contractor accessing student data must undergo training on federal and state confidentiality laws.

New York S06784 mandates consent before sharing student data with third-party contractors.

New York S06784 amends the education law to require educational agencies to obtain written consent from parents or eligible students before sharing personally identifiable information with a Student Longitudinal Information System Provider (SLISP) or data dashboard operator. This consent is necessary even when the data is shared with third-party contractors. The bill also mandates that any contractor accessing student data must undergo training on federal and state confidentiality laws.