DATA PRIVACY

 

The Kermit Independent School District values the privacy of its students and employees. Data is a valuable commodity, and institutions must remain vigilant to protect the privacy of data entrusted to them. KISD is committed to taking the steps necessary to be a trusted caretaker of the personal information within its responsibility. Furthermore, the district encourages students, parents, and employees to become educated on the issue of data privacy and security. 

 

 

Texas Data Privacy Agreement

  • Texas Data Privacy Agreement v2.0 - Governed by the Texas K-12 CTO Council, this new data privacy agreement (DPA) was developed in conjunction with the Texas Education Agency, Texas Association of School Boards, and several school districts around the state (including Kermit ISD). Every school district in Texas is encouraged to utilize this new DPA to provide common standards and expectations for student data privacy to vendors working within the state. Kermit ISD administers this agreement with vendors to help ensure the data privacy and security of its students and staff.

What We Do

  • Data Privacy and Cybersecurity has been a Technology Plan Focus

  • Self Assessing (Trusted Learning Environment, NIST Cybersecurity Framework)

  • Data Privacy Agreements executed with District adopted 3rd Party Resources

  • Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Awareness Training for Staff

  • Ongoing Monitoring of District and 3rd Party Vendor Cybersecurity Ratings

  • Review and Vett App requests to be placed in the App Store

  • Block Web Domains that do not comply with KISD curricular framework and/or data governance standards

  • Elementary and Secondary Support with reading Privacy Policies and Terms of Service

  • Student Data Privacy Embedded in Professional Learning and Curriculum Training

  • Digital Citizenship Integrated Lessons

  • Engaged With Privacy and Security Minded Groups and Organizations

Data Privacy Resources