If your administrator or IT department is asking about SLP Toolkit compliance with the Michigan student data privacy laws, we've got you covered. You can find information about how to comply with the regulations below. Although we are well versed in the new statutes, we are not legal experts (we stick to speech pathology and software). So you should consult your district about how to fully comply too.
1. Overview
Michigan's SB 510 sets forth rules for online software collecting student data.
It prohibits the creation of online profiles for students using personal data, except for educational purposes and delivery of the services.
It bans the use of targeted advertising derived from student data.
It allows for disclosure of student data only in specific situations like legal proceedings.
It demands security measures to keep student data from unauthorized access or misuse.
Requires online software providers to delete a student's data upon request.
2. Useful information
You can view all the student data elements that we collect, along with the reason we collect them in the knowledge base article below. You can print out a copy or save a PDF for your records.
We use subcontractors to store and access student data. Their information and their policies concerning privacy and security are listed in the knowledge base article below.
SLP Toolkit complies with FERPA and more information can be found in the article below.
SLP Toolkit uses best practices to securely store and transmit data to the SLPs with authorized access. You can read more about how we keep your data safe in the article below.
3. Data Sharing & Privacy Agreement
If your district would like a signed data sharing & privacy agreement (DSPA), you can generate and download one using this form (click here).
Hopefully, this demystifies the Michigan student privacy laws and you can get on with helping the students. As always, let us know if there are any questions about this or other privacy standards by sending an email to privacy@slptoolkit.com or contacting support.