Privacy, Safety, and Trust
at Goodness Education
Our Commitment to Safeguarding Student Privacy
Educators gather and utilize student emotional data via Goodness’ Platform to offer the assistance their students require. Hence, ensuring the protection of student data is pivotal to the efforts undertaken at Goodness.
Ensuring Student Data Security at Goodness
At Goodness, we prioritize the safeguarding of student data through stringent privacy and security measures. For instance, our employees are mandated to utilize company-provided computers that are centrally managed and equipped with robust security configurations, including Full Disk Encryption, automatic lockout features, and robust password protocols.
We employ a comprehensive framework of administrative, technical, and physical security controls to safeguard the information housed on our servers, which are situated within the United States.
Goodness adheres strictly to the principle of using student data solely for the purpose of serving schools and districts. Under no circumstances do we engage in the unauthorized sharing or utilization of educational or student information unless expressly permitted by the respective school or district or as mandated by applicable law.
Furthermore, when schools collaborate with Goodness, they retain complete ownership of all data and exercise full control over its usage—ensuring transparency and accountability in data management practices.
Student Data Exclusively for Educational Use at Goodness
At Goodness, we uphold the utmost importance of safeguarding student data, ensuring it remains strictly within the realm of education. It is our firm stance that student data should never be utilized for purposes beyond educational endeavors.
We want to emphasize that Goodness solely utilizes student data to support schools and districts in their educational missions.
Under no circumstances do we share or sell student data to any social media platforms.
Furthermore, Goodness abstains from any form of marketing, selling, or renting of students’ personal information. We do not partake in, influence, or enable any advertising directed at students.
Additionally, Goodness adheres to strict policies regarding the collection of personal information from individuals under the age of 18. We only collect such information when providing services to a client and when appropriate consent has been obtained, as outlined in our Client Information Policy.
Student Data Commitments at Goodness
At Goodness, we are deeply committed to upholding the highest standards of student data protection and privacy. We stand by several core commitments that guide our handling and usage of student data.
- First and foremost, we pledge to collect, use, share, and retain student personal information only for purposes explicitly authorized by educational institutions/agencies. This ensures that student data is utilized solely for educational objectives and nothing else.
- Furthermore, we are dedicated to developing privacy policies that are easily comprehensible for parents/guardians and teachers.
Transparency and clarity are essential in fostering trust and understanding regarding the handling of student information. - To safeguard the security and integrity of student data, we implement robust technical, physical, and administrative safeguards. These measures are meticulously designed to mitigate risks and protect student personal information from unauthorized access or breaches.
- In our partnerships with vendors involved in delivering educational services, we ensure that they are committed to the same level of data protection standards. Collaboration with vendors is contingent upon their adherence to these commitments regarding student personal information.
- It is imperative to underscore that we never engage in the sale of student information. Additionally, we vehemently oppose the use or disclosure of student data for targeted advertisements, maintaining a strict focus on educational purposes.
- Lastly, we are vigilant in our data retention practices, ensuring that student personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to support authorized educational objectives. Any retention beyond this scope requires explicit authorization from parents/students, in accordance with our unwavering commitment to student privacy and security.
Goodness Privacy, Safety, and Trust FAQs
Is Goodness compliant with FERPA and PPRA?
Yes, Goodness fully complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA).
Does Goodness comply with COPPA?
Absolutely, Goodness adheres to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
Does Goodness engage in data mining?
Goodness does not engage in data mining practices, especially those aimed at targeting advertising to children. We firmly oppose such activities and do not partake in them. Goodness does not market, sell, or rent any student’s personal information. We do not participate in, inform, influence, or enable advertising to students.
Does Goodness share student data with third parties for advertising purposes?
No, Goodness never shares student data with third parties, including social media companies, for advertising purposes.
What should I do if I have inquiries about my child’s information?
For parents or caregivers seeking information about their child’s data, contacting the child’s school or district is the appropriate course of action. You can request access to your child’s personal information, request data deletion, or ask that certain personal information not be collected or used by contacting the school or district directly. If you contact Goodness with such inquiries, we will notify the relevant school or district unless otherwise stipulated by our agreement with them or by law.
How would Goodness respond to a data security incident or breach?
Goodness maintains robust incident response plans aligned with industry standards. In the event of an incident or breach compromising the integrity, confidentiality, or security of personal information, Goodness would promptly investigate and take measures to rectify, mitigate, or alleviate its impact. We would notify affected clients in accordance with our agreements and applicable laws.
For further inquiries regarding Privacy, Safety, and Trust, please contact us at privacy@goodnesseducation.com