Understanding Information Security and Privacy in Postsecondary Education Data Systems
Published May 2016
Addressing the growing need for better data to provide decision makers with comprehensive information about student outcomes, this paper emphasizes the significance of protecting student privacy and sensitive information. Through thoughtful planning and a risk-based approach, stakeholders can implement robust information security and privacy practices within the postsecondary education data ecosystem without compromising data integrity. The paper introduces key language related to data protection, outlines big data information security and privacy concerns, and proposes four recommendations to ensure effective information security and privacy protections across the entire ecosystem. By fostering transparency, accountability, and trust, stakeholders can collaboratively improve higher education through enhanced data protection measures.
This paper is part of Envisioning the National Postsecondary Data Infrastructure in the 21st Century.