College students today might be paying more than tuition—their personal privacy could be at risk, too. Our new report uncovers unsettling gaps in data privacy within higher education digital learning tools. Paying Twice to Learn? How Higher Education Students May Be Forced to Sacrifice Privacy for Digital Learning Tools reveals how vague data practices and limited protections leave student privacy vulnerable. Compared to K-12 students, college learners have access to few privacy safeguards, navigating an inconsistent landscape that adds confusion and risks. But there's hope—the report offers actionable recommendations to improve awareness, legal protections, and institutional as well as ed-tech provider policies, paving the way for stronger privacy protections. It lays out a path to ensuring that students don't have to sacrifice their privacy to achieve their educational goals.
Explore the full report to see how we can improve student privacy in higher education.
