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The hidden dangers of school tech"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"article-body\">\n<div class=\"featured featured-video video-ct\" data-v-543741ec=\"\">\n<div class=\"contain\" data-v-543741ec=\"\">\n<div class=\"control\" data-v-543741ec=\"\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"top\" data-v-543741ec=\"\"><\/a> <a href=\"#\" class=\"close\" data-v-543741ec=\"\">close<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"video-container\" data-v-543741ec=\"\">\n<div data-video-tags=\"\" data-video-title=\"Best back-to-school tech for student\u2019s success\" data-video-id=\"6360570920112\" data-video-domain=\"foxnews\" data-video-type=\"\" data-widget-type=\"embed\" class=\"m video-player\" data-v-543741ec=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/video\/6360570920112\" data-v-543741ec=\"\"><picture data-v-543741ec=\"\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/cf-images.us-east-1.prod.boltdns.net\/v1\/static\/694940094001\/d8240055-9d80-456f-98df-eaf4e48b7172\/862767a8-808a-4136-ad13-af76e69372e0\/1280x720\/match\/288\/162\/image.jpg?ve=1&#038;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/cf-images.us-east-1.prod.boltdns.net\/v1\/static\/694940094001\/d8240055-9d80-456f-98df-eaf4e48b7172\/862767a8-808a-4136-ad13-af76e69372e0\/1280x720\/match\/576\/324\/image.jpg?ve=1&#038;tl=1 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-v-543741ec=\"\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/cf-images.us-east-1.prod.boltdns.net\/v1\/static\/694940094001\/d8240055-9d80-456f-98df-eaf4e48b7172\/862767a8-808a-4136-ad13-af76e69372e0\/1280x720\/match\/672\/378\/image.jpg?ve=1&#038;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/cf-images.us-east-1.prod.boltdns.net\/v1\/static\/694940094001\/d8240055-9d80-456f-98df-eaf4e48b7172\/862767a8-808a-4136-ad13-af76e69372e0\/1280x720\/match\/1344\/756\/image.jpg?ve=1&#038;tl=1 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" data-v-543741ec=\"\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/cf-images.us-east-1.prod.boltdns.net\/v1\/static\/694940094001\/d8240055-9d80-456f-98df-eaf4e48b7172\/862767a8-808a-4136-ad13-af76e69372e0\/1280x720\/match\/676\/380\/image.jpg?ve=1&#038;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/cf-images.us-east-1.prod.boltdns.net\/v1\/static\/694940094001\/d8240055-9d80-456f-98df-eaf4e48b7172\/862767a8-808a-4136-ad13-af76e69372e0\/1280x720\/match\/1352\/760\/image.jpg?ve=1&#038;tl=1 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1279px)\" data-v-543741ec=\"\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/cf-images.us-east-1.prod.boltdns.net\/v1\/static\/694940094001\/d8240055-9d80-456f-98df-eaf4e48b7172\/862767a8-808a-4136-ad13-af76e69372e0\/1280x720\/match\/896\/500\/image.jpg?ve=1&#038;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/cf-images.us-east-1.prod.boltdns.net\/v1\/static\/694940094001\/d8240055-9d80-456f-98df-eaf4e48b7172\/862767a8-808a-4136-ad13-af76e69372e0\/1280x720\/match\/1792\/1000\/image.jpg?ve=1&#038;tl=1 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\" data-v-543741ec=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/cf-images.us-east-1.prod.boltdns.net\/v1\/static\/694940094001\/d8240055-9d80-456f-98df-eaf4e48b7172\/862767a8-808a-4136-ad13-af76e69372e0\/1280x720\/match\/896\/500\/image.jpg?ve=1&#038;tl=1\" alt=\"Best back-to-school tech for student\u2019s success\" width=\"896\" height=\"500\" data-v-543741ec=\"\"><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture> <span class=\"overlay\" data-v-543741ec=\"\">Video<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"info\" data-v-543741ec=\"\">\n<div class=\"caption\" data-v-543741ec=\"\">\n<h4 class=\"title\" data-v-543741ec=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/video\/6360570920112\" data-v-543741ec=\"\">Best back-to-school tech for student\u2019s success<\/a><\/h4>\n<p data-v-543741ec=\"\">The &#8216;CyberGuy\u2019 Kurt Knutsson joins \u2018Fox &#038; Friends Weekend\u2019 to discuss the best gear students from kindergarten and beyond need for the 2024-2025 school year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paywall has-gated-overlay gated-article-body\">\n<div class=\"article-gating gated-overlay show-gate\">\n<div class=\"article-gating-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"article-gating-title\">Join Fox News for access to this content<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-gating-subtitle\">You have reached your maximum number of articles. Log in or create an account FREE of charge to continue reading.<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-gating-legal tablet-desktop\">By entering your email and pushing continue, you are agreeing to Fox News&#8217; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/terms-of-use\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terms of Use<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/privacy-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Privacy Policy<\/a>, which includes our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/privacy-policy#fi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Financial Incentive<\/a>.\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"message error hide\"><span>Please enter a valid email address.<\/span><\/div>\n<form class=\"article-gating-form\"><input placeholder=\"Enter your email\" name=\"gate-email\" type=\"email\" required=\"required\" class=\"article-gating-input\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"article-gating-legal mobile\">By entering your email and pushing continue, you are agreeing to Fox News&#8217; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/terms-of-use\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terms of Use<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/privacy-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Privacy Policy<\/a>, which includes our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/privacy-policy#fi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Financial Incentive<\/a>.\n      <\/div>\n<p> <input type=\"submit\" name=\"gate-email-submit\" value=\"Continue\" class=\"input-submit\"><\/form>\n<footer class=\"article-gating-footer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/help.foxnews.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/23074352680475-Are-you-encountering-any-technical-challenges-while-trying-to-log-into-Fox-News-to-access-special-content\" class=\"article-gating-help\">Having trouble? Click here.<\/a><\/footer>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"speakable\">This might come as a surprise, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/us\/education\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">schools collect a significant amount of data<\/a> about students, often for administrative purposes or through the use of learning apps and school-issued devices. As the new school year begins, it&#8217;s crucial to be aware of how this data is managed and protected.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-container tablet ad-h-50 ad-w-300\">\n<div data-iu=\"lb2\" id=\"tablet-tw-ad-lb2\" data-ad-size=\"\" class=\"ad gam\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-container mobile ad-h-250 ad-w-300 ad-placeholder-load\">\n<div data-iu=\"ban1\" id=\"mobile-mw-ad-ban1\" data-ad-size=\"\" class=\"ad gam inline\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"speakable\">During the back-to-school period, when educational institutions ramp up their use of technology, the risk of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/tech\/2-7-billion-records-leaked-massive-us-data-breach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">data breaches<\/a> increases. If unauthorized parties, such as marketers or threat actors, gain access to this data, it could be used to create customer profiles for targeted ads or, in more severe cases, identity theft.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s explore the often-overlooked dangers associated with school technology, and I&#8217;ll provide preventive measures to help protect your child&#8217;s data as they return to school.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-container desktop ad-h-50 ad-w-300\">\n<div data-iu=\"lb2\" id=\"desktop-desk-ad-lb2\" data-ad-size=\"\" class=\"ad gam\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cyberguy.com\/newsletter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong><u>GET SECURITY ALERTS, EXPERT TIPS \u2014 SIGN UP FOR KURT\u2019S NEWSLETTER \u2014 THE CYBERGUY REPORT HERE<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"image-ct inline\">\n<div class=\"m\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/343\/192\/1-Is-your-childs-data-up-for-grabs-The-hidden-dangers-of-school-tech-intro.jpg?ve=1&#038;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/686\/384\/1-Is-your-childs-data-up-for-grabs-The-hidden-dangers-of-school-tech-intro.jpg?ve=1&#038;tl=1 2x\" height=\"192\" width=\"343\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/672\/378\/1-Is-your-childs-data-up-for-grabs-The-hidden-dangers-of-school-tech-intro.jpg?ve=1&#038;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1344\/756\/1-Is-your-childs-data-up-for-grabs-The-hidden-dangers-of-school-tech-intro.jpg?ve=1&#038;tl=1 2x\" height=\"378\" width=\"672\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1279px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/931\/523\/1-Is-your-childs-data-up-for-grabs-The-hidden-dangers-of-school-tech-intro.jpg?ve=1&#038;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1862\/1046\/1-Is-your-childs-data-up-for-grabs-The-hidden-dangers-of-school-tech-intro.jpg?ve=1&#038;tl=1 2x\" height=\"523\" width=\"931\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/720\/405\/1-Is-your-childs-data-up-for-grabs-The-hidden-dangers-of-school-tech-intro.jpg?ve=1&#038;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1440\/810\/1-Is-your-childs-data-up-for-grabs-The-hidden-dangers-of-school-tech-intro.jpg?ve=1&#038;tl=1 2x\" height=\"405\" width=\"720\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1200\/675\/1-Is-your-childs-data-up-for-grabs-The-hidden-dangers-of-school-tech-intro.jpg?ve=1&#038;tl=1\" alt=\"child on computer\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p><span>A child and parent working on a computer.<\/span> <span>(Kurt &#8220;CyberGuy&#8221; Knutsson)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><strong>Understanding school technology<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"ad-container mobile ad-h-250 ad-w-300 ad-placeholder-load\">\n<div data-iu=\"ban2\" id=\"mobile-mw-ad-ban2\" data-ad-size=\"\" class=\"ad gam inline\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Most schools use apps, devices and management software to make learning easier for your kids. There\u2019s no denying <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/tech\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">that technology<\/a> has made schools more efficient and learning more accessible. But, like with everything good, school tech also has its downsides.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-container tablet ad-h-50 ad-w-300\">\n<div data-iu=\"lb3\" id=\"tablet-tw-ad-lb3\" data-ad-size=\"\" class=\"ad gam\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Classroom management apps are widely used to track academic performance, while some learning apps also monitor engagement. These apps are intended for educational purposes, but some still share tracked data with third parties, such as advertisers.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Legal protections: COPPA and FERPA explained<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Children&#8217;s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) requires these apps and websites to obtain parental consent before collecting information from children younger than 13. However, schools can grant COPPA consent on behalf of parents if a service is used solely for educational purposes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-container mobile ad-h-250 ad-w-300 ad-placeholder-load\">\n<div data-iu=\"ban3\" id=\"mobile-mw-ad-ban3\" data-ad-size=\"\" class=\"ad gam inline\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Also, under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), public schools can share information like your child&#8217;s name, address, date of birth, attendance and any honors or awards with third parties without needing parental consent.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cyberguy.com\/privacy\/best-services-for-removing-your-personal-information-from-the-internet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong><u>HOW TO REMOVE YOUR PRIVATE DATA FROM THE INTERNET<\/u><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Risks of school-issued devices<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"ad-container tablet ad-h-50 ad-w-300\">\n<div data-iu=\"lb4\" id=\"tablet-tw-ad-lb4\" data-ad-size=\"\" class=\"ad gam\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Another potential risk involves school-issued devices. Many schools provide tablets or laptops to students, but these devices can easily be targeted by hackers. Hackers can misuse privacy settings, such as location and browser tracking.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-container desktop ad-h-50 ad-w-300\">\n<div data-iu=\"lb3\" id=\"desktop-desk-ad-lb3\" data-ad-size=\"\" class=\"ad gam\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-container mobile ad-h-250 ad-w-300 ad-placeholder-load\">\n<div data-iu=\"ban4\" id=\"mobile-mw-ad-ban4\" data-ad-size=\"\" class=\"ad gam inline\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>If your child uses a school device to post on social media, threat actors could use that information to target them. Even with stringent privacy settings, there\u2019s no guarantee that their posts won\u2019t be seen by the wrong people.<\/p>\n<div class=\"image-ct inline\">\n<div class=\"m\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/343\/192\/2-Is-your-childs-data-up-for-grabs-The-hidden-dangers-of-school-tech-details.jpg?ve=1&#038;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/686\/384\/2-Is-your-childs-data-up-for-grabs-The-hidden-dangers-of-school-tech-details.jpg?ve=1&#038;tl=1 2x\" height=\"192\" width=\"343\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/672\/378\/2-Is-your-childs-data-up-for-grabs-The-hidden-dangers-of-school-tech-details.jpg?ve=1&#038;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1344\/756\/2-Is-your-childs-data-up-for-grabs-The-hidden-dangers-of-school-tech-details.jpg?ve=1&#038;tl=1 2x\" height=\"378\" width=\"672\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1279px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/931\/523\/2-Is-your-childs-data-up-for-grabs-The-hidden-dangers-of-school-tech-details.jpg?ve=1&#038;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1862\/1046\/2-Is-your-childs-data-up-for-grabs-The-hidden-dangers-of-school-tech-details.jpg?ve=1&#038;tl=1 2x\" height=\"523\" width=\"931\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/720\/405\/2-Is-your-childs-data-up-for-grabs-The-hidden-dangers-of-school-tech-details.jpg?ve=1&#038;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1440\/810\/2-Is-your-childs-data-up-for-grabs-The-hidden-dangers-of-school-tech-details.jpg?ve=1&#038;tl=1 2x\" height=\"405\" width=\"720\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1200\/675\/2-Is-your-childs-data-up-for-grabs-The-hidden-dangers-of-school-tech-details.jpg?ve=1&#038;tl=1\" alt=\"student on laptop\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p><span>A student working on her laptop.<\/span> <span>(Kurt &#8220;CyberGuy&#8221; Knutsson)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cyberguy.com\/kurts-picks\/must-have-back-to-school-products-for-every-student\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong><u>MUST-HAVE BACK-TO-SCHOOL PRODUCTS FOR EVERY STUDENT<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Teach your child about the dangers online<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Kids today are spending more time online than ever before, and it&#8217;s important to teach them that the internet isn&#8217;t always a safe place. Talk to your kids about the dangers of interacting with strangers online. Just because someone has a social media account or email doesn&#8217;t mean they&#8217;re who they say they are.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-container tablet ad-h-50 ad-w-300\">\n<div data-iu=\"lb5\" id=\"tablet-tw-ad-lb5\" data-ad-size=\"\" class=\"ad gam\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-container mobile ad-h-250 ad-w-300 ad-placeholder-load\">\n<div data-iu=\"ban5\" id=\"mobile-mw-ad-ban5\" data-ad-size=\"\" class=\"ad gam inline\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Pay close attention to your child&#8217;s social media. This means setting clear rules about who they can talk to online. Make sure you have access to their accounts and know their usernames and email addresses.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>CLICK HERE FOR MORE U.S. NEWS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"image-ct inline\">\n<div class=\"m\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/343\/192\/3-Is-your-childs-data-up-for-grabs-The-hidden-dangers-of-school-tech-outro.jpg?ve=1&#038;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/686\/384\/3-Is-your-childs-data-up-for-grabs-The-hidden-dangers-of-school-tech-outro.jpg?ve=1&#038;tl=1 2x\" height=\"192\" width=\"343\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/672\/378\/3-Is-your-childs-data-up-for-grabs-The-hidden-dangers-of-school-tech-outro.jpg?ve=1&#038;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1344\/756\/3-Is-your-childs-data-up-for-grabs-The-hidden-dangers-of-school-tech-outro.jpg?ve=1&#038;tl=1 2x\" height=\"378\" width=\"672\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1279px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/931\/523\/3-Is-your-childs-data-up-for-grabs-The-hidden-dangers-of-school-tech-outro.jpg?ve=1&#038;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1862\/1046\/3-Is-your-childs-data-up-for-grabs-The-hidden-dangers-of-school-tech-outro.jpg?ve=1&#038;tl=1 2x\" height=\"523\" width=\"931\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/720\/405\/3-Is-your-childs-data-up-for-grabs-The-hidden-dangers-of-school-tech-outro.jpg?ve=1&#038;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1440\/810\/3-Is-your-childs-data-up-for-grabs-The-hidden-dangers-of-school-tech-outro.jpg?ve=1&#038;tl=1 2x\" height=\"405\" width=\"720\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1200\/675\/3-Is-your-childs-data-up-for-grabs-The-hidden-dangers-of-school-tech-outro.jpg?ve=1&#038;tl=1\" alt=\"classroom\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p><span>Students in a classroom working on their laptops.<\/span> <span>(Kurt &#8220;CyberGuy&#8221; Knutsson)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cyberguy.com\/best\/best-back-to-school-laptop-deals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong><u>BEST BACK-TO-SCHOOL LAPTOP DEALS<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>4 ways to protect your child from the dangers of school tech<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"ad-container mobile ad-h-250 ad-w-300 ad-placeholder-load\">\n<div data-iu=\"ban6\" id=\"mobile-mw-ad-ban6\" data-ad-size=\"\" class=\"ad gam inline\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Below are four steps that you can follow to keep your child&#8217;s personal data secure.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-container desktop ad-h-50 ad-w-300\">\n<div data-iu=\"lb4\" id=\"desktop-desk-ad-lb4\" data-ad-size=\"\" class=\"ad gam\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-container tablet ad-h-50 ad-w-300\">\n<div data-iu=\"lb6\" id=\"tablet-tw-ad-lb6\" data-ad-size=\"\" class=\"ad gam\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>1. Let schools know your privacy preference:<\/strong> At the start of the year, schools often provide privacy options. If you prefer not to have your child&#8217;s data shared with third parties, be sure to communicate that. You can opt out by notifying the school not to share your child&#8217;s directory information. If you don&#8217;t receive a form for this at the beginning of the year, contact the school administrator to request your child\u2019s removal from the directory.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Check the school apps:<\/strong> Schools often require your child to use various apps, some for learning and others for tracking. However, it&#8217;s important to ensure these apps are trustworthy and aren&#8217;t requesting unnecessary device permissions. Be cautious of apps that ask for location access or track browsing activities, as these could pose privacy risks. Take the time to review each app\u2019s permissions and privacy policies to protect your child\u2019s data.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cyberguy.com\/tech-tips-tricks\/top-4-child-monitoring-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><u>Get my picks for the top 4 child monitoring programs of 2024.\u00a0<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-container mobile ad-h-250 ad-w-300 ad-placeholder-load\">\n<div data-iu=\"ban7\" id=\"mobile-mw-ad-ban7\" data-ad-size=\"\" class=\"ad gam inline\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxbusiness.com\/apps-products\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><u>GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HERE<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Monitor school-issued devices:<\/strong> It\u2019s important to know what apps and services they\u2019re accessing on the device. If the device has a camera, consider putting a piece of masking tape or a <a href=\"https:\/\/cyberguy.com\/security\/has-your-webcam-been-hacked\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><u>webcam cover<\/u><\/a> over the lens when it\u2019s not in use. This simple step helps ensure that no unwanted apps or threat actors can use the camera to monitor your child. It\u2019s a quick and effective way to block any potential prying eyes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-container tablet ad-h-50 ad-w-300\">\n<div data-iu=\"lb7\" id=\"tablet-tw-ad-lb7\" data-ad-size=\"\" class=\"ad gam\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>4. Beware of back-to-school shopping scams:<\/strong> Hackers are attempting to scam back-to-school shoppers by tricking them into clicking malicious links. Between May and mid-July of this year, the McAfee Labs team identified nearly 6,000 suspicious or malicious links that directed back-to-school online shoppers to inappropriate or torrent sites.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-container mobile ad-h-250 ad-w-300 ad-placeholder-load\">\n<div data-iu=\"ban8\" id=\"mobile-mw-ad-ban8\" data-ad-size=\"\" class=\"ad gam inline\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>According to the data, McAfee has observed a 380% year-over-year increase in suspicious links targeting consumers doing their back-to-school shopping online, along with a 6% year-over-year rise in unsolicited emails related to the back-to-school season.<\/p>\n<p>The best way to protect yourself from clicking malicious links that install malware is to have strong antivirus protection installed on all your devices. <a href=\"https:\/\/cyberguy.com\/security\/best-antivirus-protection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><u>Get my picks for the best 2024 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-container desktop ad-h-50 ad-w-300\">\n<div data-iu=\"lb5\" id=\"desktop-desk-ad-lb5\" data-ad-size=\"\" class=\"ad gam\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cyberguy.com\/tech-tips-tricks\/5-expert-hacks-to-save-on-back-to-school-essentials\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong><u>5 EXPERT HACKS TO SAVE ON BACK-TO-SCHOOL ESSENTIALS<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Kurt\u2019s key takeaway<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"ad-container tablet ad-h-50 ad-w-300\">\n<div data-iu=\"lb8\" id=\"tablet-tw-ad-lb8\" data-ad-size=\"\" class=\"ad gam\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-container mobile ad-h-250 ad-w-300 ad-placeholder-load\">\n<div data-iu=\"ban9\" id=\"mobile-mw-ad-ban9\" data-ad-size=\"\" class=\"ad gam inline\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>As schools increasingly use technology in the classroom, it&#8217;s important to understand how your child&#8217;s data is being collected and used. While educational apps and school-issued devices offer many benefits, they also pose risks that are often overlooked. Sharing student data with third parties and the possibility of cyberattacks on school devices are major concerns.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/foxnews.onelink.me\/xLDS?pid=AppArticleLink&#038;af_dp=foxnewsaf%3A%2F%2F&#038;af_web_dp=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foxnews.com%2Fapps-products\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Have you ever reviewed the privacy policies of the apps or software your child&#8217;s school uses? What did you find? Let us know by writing us at<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/cyberguy.com\/Contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong><u>Cyberguy.com\/Contact<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-container mobile ad-h-250 ad-w-300 ad-placeholder-load\">\n<div data-iu=\"ban10\" id=\"mobile-mw-ad-ban10\" data-ad-size=\"\" class=\"ad gam inline\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>For more of my tech tips and security alerts, subscribe to my free CyberGuy Report Newsletter by heading to <a href=\"http:\/\/cyberguy.com\/Newsletter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong><u>Cyberguy.com\/Newsletter<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-container tablet ad-h-50 ad-w-300\">\n<div data-iu=\"lb9\" id=\"tablet-tw-ad-lb9\" data-ad-size=\"\" class=\"ad gam\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cyberguy.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><u>Ask Kurt a question or let us know what stories you&#8217;d like us to cove<\/u><\/a><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><u>r.<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Follow Kurt on his social channels:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CyberGuyOfficial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><u>Facebook<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/KurttheCyberGuy?sub_confirmation=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><u>YouTube<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kurtthecyberguy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><u>Instagram<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"ad-container desktop ad-h-50 ad-w-300\">\n<div data-iu=\"lb6\" id=\"desktop-desk-ad-lb6\" data-ad-size=\"\" class=\"ad gam\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-container mobile ad-h-250 ad-w-300 ad-placeholder-load\">\n<div data-iu=\"ban11\" id=\"mobile-mw-ad-ban11\" data-ad-size=\"\" class=\"ad gam inline\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Answers to the most-asked CyberGuy questions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cyberguy.com\/software\/best-antivirus-protection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><u>What is the best way to protect your Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android devices from getting hacked?<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cyberguy.com\/privacy\/best-vpns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><u>What is the best way to stay private, secure and anonymous while browsing the web?<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cyberguy.com\/how-to\/how-to-get-rid-of-robocalls-with-apps-and-data-removal-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><u>How can I get rid of robocalls with apps and data removal services?<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cyberguy.com\/privacy\/best-services-for-removing-your-personal-information-from-the-internet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><u>How do I remove my private data from the internet?<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Copyright 2024 CyberGuy.com.\u00a0All rights reserved<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-bio\">\n<p>Kurt &#8220;CyberGuy&#8221; Knutsson is an award-winning tech journalist who has a deep love of technology, gear and gadgets that make life better with his contributions for Fox News &#038; FOX Business beginning mornings on &#8220;FOX &#038; Friends.&#8221; Got a tech question? 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