This issue brief provides an overview of consumer data privacy, describes applicable federal laws, and summarizes recent state legislation proposed to strengthen consumer data privacy laws.

This document is intended to be used by staff of the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) when developing and reviewing agreements involving the disclosure of personally identifiable student information (PII) to outside entities, such as contracted vendors or the authorized staff of other state agencies. Because this document will be reviewed and updated on a regular basis.

Recent advances in technology and our ability to use student data to inform instruction and practice have created both unprecedented opportunities and unique challenges for educators. This guidance is intended to assist districts involved in building and using education data systems to develop policies related to data privacy, confidentiality, and security practices. It also includes specific information to guide districts in developing contractual...