Understanding Personally Identifiable Information

What does PII stand for in the context of student information?

• Personal Information Identifier

• Personally Identifiable Information

• Publicly Identifiable Information

• Private Information Index

Oliver is posting pictures of a school event. Which of the following is considered a direct identifier?

• Date of birth

• Class schedule

• Student's name

• Mother's maiden name

Why is it important to protect Personally Identifiable Information (PII)?

• To increase student enrollment

• To ensure student safety and privacy

• To improve academic performance

• To reduce school expenses

Which law protects student education records and PII?

• HIPAA

• FERPA

• COPPA

• CIPA

Identify an example of an indirect identifier that could be used to trace a student's identity.

• Social Security number

• Student's photo

• Place of birth

• Student ID number

How can social media posts inadvertently reveal PII?

• By sharing school events

• By posting student photos with identifying details

• By promoting school achievements

• By discussing general school policies

What is a best practice for protecting student PII when posting on social media?

• Always tag students in posts

• Use tools to blur or crop images to obscure student faces

• Share student work without consent

• Post detailed student schedules

David and Grace are discussing their school activities and decide to share some seemingly harmless photos of their daily routines on social media. Explain why combining these details can be risky in terms of PII.

• It can lead to data redundancy

• It can inadvertently reveal a student's identity

• It can improve data accuracy

• It can enhance student engagement

What is the importance of obtaining consent before using student photos on public platforms?

• It is unnecessary as long as the photos are positive

• It ensures compliance with privacy laws and respects student privacy

• It is only needed for commercial use

• It is optional and based on teacher discretion