When M-DCPS uses third-party instructional applications, the District takes steps to ensure that student data is used only for educational purposes and is not shared with third parties without District authorization or, in some cases, parental consent.

M-DCPS has a comprehensive student data privacy policy that outlines our commitment to protecting student data. This policy includes requirements for third-party instructional applications, such as:
- The application must have a privacy policy that is consistent with M-DCPS’s policy.
- The application must not collect or share student data .
- The application must be secure and protect student data from unauthorized access.
The District is committed to providing students with the best possible education, and believe that third-party instructional applications can play a valuable role in this. However, the District also understands the importance of protecting student data privacy. M-DCPS will continue to take steps to ensure that student data is used only for educational purposes in a manner that aligns with Federal, State, and Local laws.