Unit 5: Privacy, Confidentiality, and Data Ethics
Section outline
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Unit 5: Privacy, Confidentiality, and Data Ethics explores the ethical responsibilities educators have in protecting student privacy and managing sensitive information. The unit examines students' rights regarding their personal data and highlights the importance of handling academic records and communications with integrity and discretion. It also delves into digital privacy issues arising from the use of educational technologies and platforms, stressing the need for informed consent and secure data practices. Additionally, the unit addresses ethical dilemmas related to recording lessons or student performances, emphasizing the balance between transparency and maintaining confidentiality in both physical and virtual classrooms.