Laws, Regulations, and Guidance
Strengthening Data Privacy and Security in NY State ÃØÃÜÑо¿Ëùal Agencies to Protect Personally Identifiable Information
Unauthorized release of personally identifiable information
Federal Laws that Protect Student Data
Laws include the Family ÃØÃÜÑо¿Ëùal Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA), and the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA).
CPO Guidance regarding ÃØÃÜÑо¿Ëù Law Section 2-d Applicability to Clinical Experiences in ÃØÃÜÑо¿Ëù Preparation Programs:
• ÃØÃÜÑо¿Ëù Law 2-D Guidance - August 9, 2022
• Student Privacy Training
• ÃØÃÜÑо¿Ëùal Agency Sample Confidentiality Agreement
CPO CISO Cyber Hygiene Memo
Guidance for protecting districts from online threats.Ìý
CPO Commercial and Marketing Guidance - June 7, 2023
CPO Guidance regarding the ÃØÃÜÑо¿Ëù Law Section 2-d terms "Commercial" and "Marketing"
CPO Directory Information Guidance - June 7, 2023
CPO Guidance regarding ÃØÃÜÑо¿Ëù Law Section 2-d and the use of Directory Information
CPO ÃØÃÜÑо¿Ëùal Agency Website Monitoring Guidance - July 19, 2023
CPO guidance regarding the NYSED Privacy Office program to monitor some educational agencies for compliance with ÃØÃÜÑо¿Ëù Law § 2-d and FERPA.
Guidance on Dignity for All Students Act & ÃØÃÜÑо¿Ëù Law 2-d Online Report or Complaint Submission Forms - July 28, 2023
CPO Guidance regarding DASA Online Report or Complaint Submission Forms and ÃØÃÜÑо¿Ëù Law § 2-d .
Ex Officio Members of the Board - May 28, 2025
CPO guidance regarding the use of streaming video services such as YouTube to broadcast a board of education meeting when a student member is present.Ìý