Blame Your Principal for the Data Breach

Spread the loveRecently, a principal in the Chicago Public Schools made a mistake that would alter his career trajectory. They revealed confidential learner info and personnel data to comply with a Freedom of Info Act request. He shared the Google Drive folder containing learner names, races, grades, special education eligibility, and email addresses. It also included educator evaluations. When the district discovered what had happened, they recommended this principal’s immediate termination.  A little transparency goes a long way. Too much openness can get you fired. Administrators who willingly share personal info violate state and federal laws regarding data privacy. More … Continue reading Blame Your Principal for the Data Breach