Privacy and Security Resources

? Common Sense Kids Action
Common Sense is the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of all kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in the 21st century.

? Common Sense Media
Common Sense is the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of all kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in the 21st century.

? Online Privacy and Safety Resources
Online privacy and safety resources from NYSED.

? Parent Fact Sheet
Parent fact sheets from NYSED.

? Stay Safe Online
National Cybersecurity Alliance: Learn how to protect yourself, your family, and your devices with these tips and resources.

? Stop.Think.Connect. Parent and Educator Resources
Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency
You probably ask questions when your child wants to visit a new friend’s house. Who else is going? Will the parents be home? We should have the same discussion with our kids about their Internet use. Which websites are okay to visit? What kind of information is acceptable—and more importantly, what is not—to share online? Below, find resources and materials to help you start the discussion with your kids or students.

? Student Privacy Pledge
The Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) and The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) introduced a Student Privacy Pledge to safeguard student privacy regarding the collection, maintenance, and use of student personal information. The commitments are intended to concisely detail existing federal law and regulatory guidance regarding the collection and handling of student data, and to encourage service providers to more clearly articulate these practices.

? Safe Online Surfing
The goal of FBI-SOS is to promote cyber citizenship and help students learn about online safety while engaging in fun, interactive games. The program was designed to address current Internet safety threats while keeping each grade level's online usage and knowledge in mind. 

? Family Engagement Resources
Boost your family engagement program with articles, videos, and ready-made presentations about online safety and privacy.

? FTC: Protecting Kids Online
How to talk to your kids about being online, and how to help them make good decisions and stay safe.

? Google Safety Center
Children today are growing up with technology, not growing into it like previous generations. So, we’re working directly with experts and educators to help you set boundaries and use technology in a way that’s right for your family.

? Optimum Online Security
Identity Protection Protect your identity. Phishing scams are a common way people are tricked into providing personal information via email. Commonly, the email appears to come from a trusted source, like a large, known organization, and asks recipients to click on a link to verify or update contact details or credit card information.

SANY

Science Academies of New York | SANY will provide support, challenges and opportunities for its students, and it will instill the necessary skills and knowledge in math, science, and technology to empower students, through high intellectual standards, preparing them for college, career, and citizenship.