Data Privacy & Security

Data Privacy Plan

Empowered LLC is committed to protecting the privacy and security of student data. We adhere to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and New York State Education Law Section 2-D to ensure that all personal information is handled responsibly and securely.

1. Purpose of the Data Privacy Plan

This plan outlines our commitment to safeguarding student data privacy and ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state regulations. It provides guidelines for data collection, storage, sharing, and protection measures.

2. Key Definitions and Applicable Laws

FERPA: The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records.
Ed Law 2-D: New York State Education Law Section 2-D enhances data security and privacy for students and educational staff, with specific requirements for vendors working with educational data.

3. Data Collection, Usage, and Retention

We collect only the minimum necessary personally identifiable information (PII) to deliver our services. PII may include names, grades, educational assessments, and other relevant data. This information is retained only as long as necessary and is securely destroyed following applicable guidelines.

4. Parents’ Bill of Rights for Data Privacy and Security

We have established a Parents’ Bill of Rights to outline your rights regarding your child's personally identifiable information. It assures that PII will not be sold or used for commercial purposes and is stored securely.

5. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about our data privacy practices, please contact our Data Protection Officer at info@empowered-llc.com.

6. Policy Updates

We reserve the right to update this Data Privacy Plan as necessary to remain in compliance with FERPA, Ed Law 2-D, and any other applicable laws or regulations. Any significant changes to this policy will be communicated to parents and stakeholders.