"In operation just three months, the database already holds files on millions of children identified by name, address and sometimes social security number. Learning disabilities are documented, test scores recorded, attendance noted. In some cases, the database tracks student hobbies, career goals, attitudes toward school - even homework completion.
Local education officials retain legal control over their students' information. But federal law allows them to share files in their portion of the database with private companies selling educational products and services."
How is it legal that this information is available to private companies? And what happens if one of those private companies happens to share that data with others? What if their security isn't what it's supposed to be? How much identity theft will there be? How many kids would be denied a job because information about their disability or school issues gets released?
HOW IS THIS EVEN LEGAL?
H/t B
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