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CDT Comments on Protecting Privacy Rights and Ensuring Equitable Algorithmic Systems for Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Students
CDT issue brief, entitled "Closing the Homework Gap While Protecting Student Privacy." Graphic shows blue houses connected to reliable internet and grey houses not connected.

Issue Brief: Closing the Homework Gap While Protecting Student Privacy
Screen Shot of CDT Comments Urging FCC to Address Overbroad Monitoring of Students Online in Implementing Emergency Connectivity Fund

CDT Urges FCC to Address Overbroad Monitoring of Students Online in Implementing Emergency Connectivity Fund
CDT's Research Report – With Increased EdTech Comes Increased Responsibility

Research Report: With Increased EdTech Comes Increased Responsibility
Screen Shot of CDT's short report, entitled "Ransomware in Schools: Best Practices for Prevention and Mitigation."

Ransomware in Schools: Best Practices for Prevention and Mitigation
Screen Shot of CDT's Two Pager on Managing Equity and Bias in Algorithmic Systems

Responsible Use of Data and Technology in Education: Managing Equity and Bias in Algorithmic Systems
Screen Shot of CDT's Two Pager on Responsible Use of Data and Technology in Education: Community Engagement to Ensure Students and Families Are Helped, Not Hurt

Responsible Use of Data and Technology in Education: Community Engagement to Ensure Students and Families Are Helped, Not Hurt
CDT Report, entitled "Data Ethics in Education and the Social Sector: What Does It Mean and Why Does it Matter?"

Report – Data Ethics in Education and the Social Sector: What Does It Mean and Why Does it Matter?
Screen Shot of CDT's Reply Comment to the FCC on Student Privacy in the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program

CDT Submits Reply Comment to FCC on Student Privacy in Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
CDT Submitted Comments to the FCC on the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program

CDT’s Comments to FCC on Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
CDT Student Privacy 2 pager on Sharing Student Health Data with Health Agencies

Sharing Student Health Data with Health Agencies: Considerations and Recommendations
CDT Student Privacy 2 pager on Commercial Edtech

Commercial Companies and FERPA’s School Official Exception: A Survey of Privacy Policies