Data Privacy Hub

What is New York State Education Law 2d?

New York State’s Education Law 2d Part 121 focuses on personal, private, and sensitive information (PPSI). Here is a brief overview of the regulations:

• Education Law 2d Definitions
  
• Part 121 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education
  
• Ed Law 2d Fact Sheet for Parents

Federal Laws that Protect Student Data

• Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA)
  
• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
  
• Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)

District Resources

• District Approved Software List
  
• Long Beach Schools Parents' Bill of Rights for Data Privacy and Security and Ed Law 2d Contract
  
• Board Policy 5676 - Privacy and Security for Student Data and Teacher and Principal Data
  
• Board Policy 7243 - Student Data Breaches

Reporting an Improper Disclosure of Data
Parents/guardians/staff have the right to file complaints about possible breaches of data. Parents/guardians/staff may submit a complaint regarding a potential breach by Long Beach Public Schools by completing the online Unauthorized Disclosure/Breach Complain Form or by mailing:

Mr. Michael DeVito,
Administration
239 Lido Boulevard
Lido Beach, NY 11561

Complaints pertaining to the State Education Department or one of its third-party vendors should be directed in writing to:

Chief Privacy Officer
New York State Education Department
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12234

or emailed to CPO@mail.nysed.gov. The complaint process is under development and will be established through regulations developed by the State Education Department’s Chief Privacy Officer.