Security Security is Not Optional: How Edlink Protects Millions of Students' Data in 2026 Discover how Edlink approaches cybersecurity, the security practices we’ve strengthened over the past year, and why edtech companies must treat data protection as a core operational responsibility.
Product Updates Discover new sharing rules: share by person and by school The Edlink feature, Sharing Rules, expanded so edtech developers can better manage their integrations’ data privacy settings.
Security Sharing rules: how Edlink makes LMS integrations safer After a school is connected to Edlink, learning tools and school admins can set rules about what school data is shared, viewed, and updated at any time through the integration.
FAQ Does Edlink store PII? We sure do! We only access student or school data with the permission of either an authorized representative of the school or the direct permission of the person to whom
Security Edlink is getting our SOC 2! Our mission at Edlink is to improve the quality of and access to education through the use of technology. One of the ways we do this is through building software people can rely on. A SOC 2 Compliance audit means you don't have to take our word for it.
FAQ How does Edlink handle data privacy and security? We’ve made a list of some of the ways we safeguard student data. It's our top priority.
Product Updates How edtech vendors enable schools to manage integrations: Edlink’s sharing rules Delight school admins by letting them make the calls. With Edlink, school admins can choose which students have access to the newly integrated learning tool.
FERPA 5 student privacy laws edtech developers need to know Several laws are in place to help protect student data. Knowing what they are and how to comply are important for developers when working with schools and student data.
CCPA What is CCPA and how does it impact education? CCPA is a data privacy law that gives California residents more control over the personal information businesses collect about them. It went into effect on January 1, 2020, and it’s become a foundational regulation for how companies handle data privacy in the U.S.
What is SOPIPA? The Student Online Personal Information Protection Act (SOPIPA) came into effect in 2015. SOPIPA is a California state law that prevents online companies from compiling K12 student data for marketing or advertising purposes.
COPPA The $170 million COPPA mistake Since it’s enactment, COPPA has been used to investigate how companies improperly collect data about children. In recent years, the FTC has started to levy heavier fines for COPPA violations. We take a look at these cases and examine the trend of greater scrutiny concerning child data.
GDPR The effects of GDPR in education When the European Union enacted General Data Protection Regulation, its consequences were felt in industries around the world. We take a look at how GDPR affected the crossroads of education and technology.
Privacy Which organizations protect student privacy? These situations run the chance of breaking federal or state laws. To regulate that, these organizations help ensure that vendors comply with data privacy laws and actively protect students.
FERPA Does FERPA impact edtech companies? FERPA laid the modern foundations for protecting student privacy. But does it have any significance for edtech companies? Let’s look at the law and how it's enforced.
COPPA What is COPPA? The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act This article explains what COPPA is, what it covers, and how companies can comply with the law. Whether you're new to COPPA or need a refresher, you'll find a clear breakdown of the key principles and responsibilities it outlines.
