Minding the Data: Protecting Learners’ Privacy and Security

The publication looks at early responses from the education sector, drawing a lens on how data privacy has been managed with the growing rate of digitization, which the COVID-19 pandemic has further driven. It serves as a clarion call to the sector not only to pay careful attention to data privacy in education but to take the lead in these developments.

The publication emphasizes the need for a balance between the use of technology in advancing educational transformation and safeguarding privacy and individual rights. It recommends proper rules and protocols for protecting students and teachers not only in national policies but also at the international level. Cooperation and collaborative efforts are also required to support policy learning, knowledge sharing and mutual understanding.