Technology is an integral part of the teaching and learning experience in the Hauppauge School District. The ever-increasing availability of online teaching and learning resources comes with inherent risks and concerns regarding student data, privacy and student work. We as a district have a responsibility to ensure that student's data and privacy is adequately protected while using any online digital resource for school work. The Hauppauge School District is providing the following information/resources for parents, teachers, and the community so that they can better understand what student data is, how student data is collected and used and the laws and practices that the district adheres to in order to protect student data and privacy. Please review the links within the sidebar of this webpage for all of the current information and resources pertaining to data privacy and security. We will continue to keep you updated as the use of technology continues to evolve in our district.

• Turn on 2-Step Verification for your Google Account -

  With 2-Step Verification (also known as two-factor authentication), you add an extra layer of security to your account in case your password is stolen. This is an important feature that all staff should look to review in order to protect access to their district account.

• Protecting Student Privacy 101 -

  This site aims to assist stakeholders in protecting the privacy of students by providing official guidance on FERPA , technical best practices and the answers to Frequently Asked Questions.

• Data Security Practices for Educators -

  Educational agencies are experiencing more frequent cyber attacks. These attacks involve stealing data, holding information systems hostage, and causing disruptions in service. Follow these simple tips to help enhance your district’s security posture.

• Ed Law 2D -

  Education Law 2-d went into effect in April 2014.  The focus of the statute was to foster privacy and security of personally identifiable information (PII) of students and certain PII related to classroom teachers and principals.

• Part 121 Amendment to Ed Law 2D -

  Although the proposed regulations largely restate the requirements of Education Law 2-d, there are new elements, including the adoption by the New York State Education Department of a data security and privacy standard, as was required by the statute.  The Department will adopt the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) Framework for Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Version 1.1 (CSF or Framework)