Data Security and Privacy Information and Resources

The ECS Board of Trustees and the School Administration is committed to maintaining the privacy and security of student data and will follow all applicable laws and regulations for the handling and storage of this data and when disclosing or releasing Personally Identifiable Information (“PII”) to others. The Board has adopted the policy included below to implement the requirements of Education Law § 2-d and its implementing regulations. 

As part of its commitment to maintaining the privacy and security of student data, the School will take steps to minimize its collection, processing, and transmission of PII. Every use and disclosure of PII by the School shall be for the purpose of benefitting students and the School (e.g., improve academic achievement, empower parents and students with information, and/or advance efficient and effective school operations), or to comply with State or federal mandates (e.g., reporting requirements). 

Additionally, the New York State Education Department requires all schools to submit detailed student records. You can find a complete list of the types of student data elements collected by NYSED at www.nysed.gov/data-privacy-security or by writing to: Chief Privacy Officer, New York State Education Department, 89 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12234.

We want to make our families aware of two privacy rights. The first is the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA). The PPRA protects families from the collection of certain student information without notice or consent. A copy of the ECS PPRA policy is posted below. The second is the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). FERPA provides parents and guardians certain rights regarding their children's educational records. Importantly, FERPA allows ECS to share some PII considered "director information" without consent, as long as parents and guardians are notified and given the opportunity to opt out of directory sharing. A guide is provided in the documents below as well as the opt-out form. 

If you have any questions or concerns about student data and privacy, please call the school at 716-855-2114 and ask to speak with the Data Protection Officer, Mr. Michael Radosta. To file a written complaint, please use the PDF form posted below.