Data Security & Privacy
This page is designed to provide parents and families with information and processes related to student data privacy and security in accordance with New York State Education Law 2D. This includes the Parent's Bill of Rights; the data privacy complaint process; Geneva CSD policies regarding data use, storage, and security; and links to vendor contracts and assurances regarding the responsible use of your student's information.
Geneva City School District Data Privacy and Security
Data Protection Officer Stephen Kruger, assistant superintendent for administrative services, (315) 781-0400 ext. 1001
Parents Bill of Rights
The purpose of the Parents Bill of Rights is to provide information to parents, legal guardians, those in parental relation to students, and eligible students (age 18 and older) about certain legal requirements that protect personally identifiable (PII) information pursuant to state and federal laws.
Complaint Form for Unauthorized Data Disclosure / Data Breach
Privacy and Security for Student Data and Teacher and Principal Data, Policy 5676
Use of Email, Policy 6411
Student Records: Access and Challenge, Policy 7240
Student Privacy, Parental Access to Information, and Administration Of Certain Physical Examinations to Minors, Policy 7250
FERPA Annual Notice with Student Directory Information and Opt-Out
In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), which is mailed annual with the school calendar, the district may disclose appropriately designated “directory information” in certain school publications without written consent unless you have advised the district in writing to the contrary. Directory information is generally not considered harmful or an invasion of privacy. The district handbook, mailed annually along with the school calendar, informs families of their right to opt out, which may be completed online.
Third-Party Vendors
Education Law 2-d requires each educational agency to post Supplemental Information for each contract where a third-party contractor receives student data or teacher or principal data from GCSD.
Geneva CSD Vendor Agreement
The contracts to which the publication requirement applies can be found in the link below.