Data Privacy Day
January 28th serves as Data Privacy Day, a day dedicated to bringing awareness to the privacy and security of your data (and students).
This year, perhaps more than ever, is the time to educate ourselves, students, & families on the importance of data privacy. As our online use continues to increase, and we explore new tools, it is imperative that we understand what information we are sharing about ourselves and what that data is used for.
The following posts that I have previously shared can help guide your learning in the area of data privacy and cyber security.
- Student Data – ICT Considerations
- What we should know about student data in the context of MVSD, MTS, and MB Ed procedures
- Safety, Security & Student Data Privacy
- ISTE PD Review post
- Shares session overviews and links to outside resources to explore
- Password Habits Teachers Should Break
- How to increase security of staff and student passwords
- Tips on how to develop strong passwords
- Common classroom password habits that should be reconsidered
- Protecting Yourself from Phishing Emails
- What is a phishing email?
- Examples to look for and what to do if you receive one
- How To Check If Your Data Has Been Compromised
- Input your personal or professional email to see if it has been subject to a hack
- Canadian Centre for Cyber Security
- Follow along for further information regarding cyber security awareness from a Canadian viewpoint