iKeepSafe certification

iKeepSafe is an independent certification organization that helps companies like Remind demonstrate compliance with federal and state-specific laws around student data privacy. These certifications makes it easier for schools to navigate those laws and make the best decision.

Privacy Badge considerations:

• iKeepSafe Privacy COPPA Safe Harbor Guidelines
  Transparency: Clearly written policies about what data is used and where it is stored.
  Minimization of data collection: Data collection must be limited to only what is necessary for the product to work when a child is a user.
  Parental Control of student's data: Parents must be in control of data collected of their child. They must get notice and be able to review the data collected.
  Security: The company must have regular assessments of policies and regular trainings of employees. 
  Education: Employees must maintain a baseline knowledge of privacy and security requirements. 

• iKeepSafe Privacy FERPA Badge
  Transparency: Clearly written policies about what data is used and where it is stored.
  Control: Schools are in control of personally identifiable information. The company can't share this data for marketing purposes.
  Choice: The company should be set up to collect only minimal student data and clearly identify that for schools.
  Security: The company should maintain confidentiality, security and integrity of data.
  Education: Employees must maintain a baseline knowledge of privacy and security requirements.

• iKeepSafe Privacy California Student Badge
  Transparency: Clearly written policies about what data is used and where it is stored.
  Control: Schools are in control of personally identifiable information. The company can't share this data for marketing purposes.
  Choice: The company should be set up to collect only minimal student data and clearly identify that for schools.
  Security: The company should maintain confidentiality, security and integrity of data.
  Education: Employees must maintain a baseline knowledge of privacy and security requirements.