Pennsylvania SB378 aims to protect student data privacy and ensure data security in educational entities.

Pennsylvania SB378 establishes measures to safeguard student data privacy and security. The bill mandates educational entities to notify the Department of Education of any suspected data breaches within 24 hours. It requires educational entities to inform affected students, parents, and legal guardians of any unauthorized release of student data within three business days. The bill also outlines conditions for the disclosure of student data, prohibiting its use for targeted marketing unless authorized by the student or their guardian.

Pennsylvania SB378 aims to protect student data privacy and ensure data security in educational entities.

Pennsylvania SB378 establishes measures to safeguard student data privacy and security. The bill mandates educational entities to notify the Department of Education of any suspected data breaches within 24 hours. It requires educational entities to inform affected students, parents, and legal guardians of any unauthorized release of student data within three business days. The bill also outlines conditions for the disclosure of student data, prohibiting its use for targeted marketing unless authorized by the student or their guardian.