LEARN FROM EXAMPLE: How can advocates of safely using student data learn from how other industries safeguard sensitive information? In “Protecting Student Data in a Digital World,” McKinsey’s Education Practice offers up ideas, from organizations including healthcare providers and banks. The paper suggests combating parental opt-out by making the personal benefits of shared data clear, like how Netflix offers personalized suggestions; being transparent about data use, like app-specific location permissions; and earning trust through self-imposed regulation, like in banking.
