Technology has become an integral part of the teaching and learning experience in the Londonderry 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 Londonderry 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. 

Parent and Staff Information

• What do we mean by Student Data

• A Parent’s Guide to Student Data Privacy (FERPA/SHERPA) 

• Protecting Student Privacy 101 

The Londonderry School District oversees a wide range of information about students. The district manages personally identifiable information (PII) about students in accordance with the federal laws known as FERPA and COPPA. More information regarding federal and state laws, district policies and guidelines that address technology use and student data privacy are listed below.

Applicable Federal and State Laws that Impact Technology Use and Student Privacy

• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

• Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

• Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA)

• Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)

• Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) 

NH RSA - Student and Teacher Information Protection and Privacy 

• NH RSA 189:65 Definitions

• NH RSA 189:66 Data Inventory and Policies Publication

• NH RSA 189:67 Limits on Disclosure of Information

• NH 189:68 Student Privacy

• NH RSA 189:68-a Student Online Personal Information

• NH RSA 359-C:20 Notice of Security Breach 

Londonderry School District Policies and Guidelines for Student Data and Security

• Acceptable Use Policy

• Student Education Records Information

• Student Education Records Information Admin Procedures

• Data Breach Response Plan

• Minimum Standards for Privacy and Security