Special Commissions

Data Privacy Working Group - March 2025

Update (May 28, 2025): Revisions to Chancellor's Regulation A-820 were proposed and unanimously approved by the Panel for Educational Policy (PEP) during May's monthly meeting (see here). 

In an ever-increasing digital age, the protection of student data and personally identifiable information (PII) remains paramount for all students and a cornerstone of healthy digital practices. Therefore, in a consolidated to effort, New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) and the Panel for Educational Policy (PEP) have partnered in the development of modifications to Chancellor's Regulation A-820. The recommendations from the Data Privacy Working Group will be woven into the final draft of the Regulation, which will be presented for PEP consideration. 

The Data Privacy Working Group is comprised of leaders throughout the community who can tether together the policy and practice of protecting student information. Members of this Working Group represent an array of technology experts, policy makers, and local leaders who offer invaluable insight into the ongoing modifications to Chancellor's Regulation A-820. Members of the Working Group include:

  • Christina Collins, Director of Education Policy, United Federation of Teachers (UFT)
  • Louise DeCandia, Chief Privacy Officer, New York State Education Department (NYSED)
  • Rosa G. Diaz, President, Manhattan High Schools Presidents Council; Chairperson, Chancellor's Parent Advisory Council; District 4 Representative, Citywide Wellness Advisory Council; Special Education Representative, Class Size Working Group; NYCPS Reads Ambassador 2024; CCEC Elections Working Group 2025
  • Shannon Edwards, Digitial Marketing and Responsible AI Consultant; Founder, AI for Families; Member, NYSED Data Privacy Advisory Committee
  • Gregory W. Faulkner, Chairperson, Panel for Educational Policy (PEP)
  • Aide Flores, President, Community Education Council (CEC) District 9
  • Ayanna Greenidge-Hall, Principal, PS/IS 266
  • Leonie Haimson, Co-Chairperson, Parent Coalition for Student Privacy
  • Beth Haroules, New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU)
  • Naveed Hasan, Member & Chairperson of the Legislative Affairs Committee, Panel for Educational Policy (PEP)
  • Robert Jackson, New York State Senator
  • Rita Joseph, Chairperson, New York City Council Committee on Education
  • NeQuan McLean, President, Community Education Council (CEC) District 16
  • Erika Palmer, Supervising Attorney, Advocates for Children of New York
  • Linda Quarles, First Vice President, Citywide Council on High Schools (CCHS)
  • Tom Sheppard, Member, Panel for Educational Policy (PEP)
  • Jim Siegl, Senior Technologist for Youth and Education, Future of Privacy Forum