As state policymakers implement statewide longitudinal data systems that collect, store, link and share student-level data, it is critical that they understand applicable privacy and data security standards and laws designed to ensure the privacy, security, and confidentiality of that data.

To help state policymakers navigate this complex legal landscape, the Data Quality Campaign has partnered with EducationCounsel and the Information Management Practice of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough to develop Data to Improve Education: A Legal Reference Guide to Protecting Student Privacy and Data Security. 

This Legal Guide provides summaries of multiple federal and state laws that have implications for statewide longitudinal data systems. The Legal Guide can be accessed below in multiple ways: by federal law, state law by issue, and state law by state.

The information provided here is intended to serve as a good starting place for policymakers. For more detailed information about any of the specific state laws, please contact Jon A. Neiditz, Partner, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP at jon.neiditz@nelsonmullins.com or 404.322.6139.

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