Parents Bill of Rights for Data Privacy and Security

Worcester Central School is committed to protecting the privacy and security of student, teacher and principal data. In accordance with New York Education Law § 2-d, Worcester Central School wishes to inform the community of the following: 

• A student's personally identifiable information cannot be sold or released for any commercial purposes. 

• Parents have the right to inspect and review the complete contents of their child's education record. 

• State and federal laws protect the confidentiality of personally identifiable information and safeguards associated with industry standards and best practices, including, but not limited to, encryption, firewalls, and password protection must be in place when data is stored or transferred. 

• A complete list of all student data elements collected by the state is available for public review at: https://www.nysed.gov/data-privacy-security/student-data-inventory , or by writing to the Office of Information & Reporting Services, New York State Education Department, Room 863 EBA, 89 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York 12234. 

• Parents have the right to have complaints about possible breaches of student data addressed. Complaints should be directed in writing to the District, c/o Data Protection Officer, Worcester Central School, 197 Main St, Worcester, NY 12197, or on line at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdKi54K0exhgAs_9QdFIXYBCgvpEbXMZDtElXRxH5oZBzMaIw/viewform or with the state at Chief Privacy Officer, New York State Education Department, 89 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York, 12234. Complaints may also be directed to the chief privacy officer via email at:  [email protected].