Student Data Privacy: ACT's Adoption of Best Practices. ACT State & Federal Policy. Issue Brief

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Title: Student Data Privacy: ACT's Adoption of Best Practices. ACT State & Federal Policy. Issue Brief
Language: English
Authors: Erika Huffman, ACT Education Corp.
Source: ACT Education Corp. 2025.
Availability: ACT Education Corp. 500 ACT Drive, P.O. Box 168, Iowa City, IA 52243-0168. Tel: 319-337-1270; Web site: http://www.act.org
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Page Count: 5
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Data, Privacy, Best Practices, Testing, College Entrance Examinations, Ethics, Information Security
Assessment and Survey Identifiers: ACT Assessment
Abstract: Student data is an invaluable asset for driving educational success, yet it comes with significant responsibility. As states explore ways to enhance data privacy protections, they must strike a balance between safeguarding sensitive information and leveraging data for student success. This brief examines the best practices in student data privacy and highlights how educational testing organizations can adopt these practices to ensure trust and compliance.
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Entry Date: 2025
Accession Number: ED673833
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