Student Data Privacy

Information like student names, birthdates, etc. may be provided by Zion District 6 to a variety of third-party vendors such as our online programming companies (ex: myOn, Freckle, Remind, etc.) to create student accounts for instructional use. What protections do those companies have in place to make sure that our student's data is not sold or freely given to others? SOPPA has been developed for this very reason. As part of SOPPA, these companies must enter into Data Privacy Agreements (DPA) with each district they work with. These agreements outline what data is stored, how it is protected, what the company can and cannot do with that data, and what they will do in the event of a data breach.

Student Online Personal Protection Act (SOPPA) Changes

Zion District 6 leverages the Student Data Privacy Consortium (SDPC), which is a unique collaborative of schools, districts, regional, territories and state agencies, policymakers, trade organizations, and marketplace providers addressing real-world, adaptable, and implementable solutions to growing data privacy concerns. If you would like to read more about the SDPC, click here. Through the SDPC we enter into contracts with 3rd party vendors who handle our student's data. 

If you would like to view the DPAs that Zion District 6 currently holds, please click the following link.

Approved Third-Party Vendors.

Parent Guide

Annual Notice to Parents about Educational Technology Vendors  Under the Student Online Personal Protection Act