Support COPPA & FERPA Compliance in Google Workspace for Education
Ensure strong student data protection in your Google Workspace for Education environment. Using GAT Labs’ comprehensive toolset, your school can strengthen data privacy controls and support compliance with key data privacy regulations.
What is COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection
Act of 1998)
COPPA is U.S. legislation that protects the data of children under 13 on websites and online services. The Act ensures children’s online safety and the protection and integrity of their personal information.
This regulation requires to implement the following in your school:
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Have a clear and comprehensive privacy policy
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Provide students’ parents with control
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Obtain verifiable parental consent to collect children’s data
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Notify parents of any information about their children collected online
What is FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)
This U.S. federal law specifies access to personally identifiable information in educational settings. Compliance with this Act ensures that student education records are kept private and stored securely.
This regulation requires you to implement the following in your school:
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Protect the privacy of student records
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Make them available, on request, to parents, eligible students (over the age of 18), or a third party if an eligible student or parent has given written consent.
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Correct student records if parents or eligible students believe that they are inaccurate or misleading
Secure Data Control Access to Student Data
Student information can be spread across Drive, Gmail, Classroom, and other connected services. Schools need clear controls over who can access sensitive data and how it is shared.
Maintain Visibility Over
Student Data
IT teams need to understand where student information is stored, who has access to it, and when permissions or sharing settings create potential privacy risks.
Support Safer
Online Learning
School-managed browsers and Chromebooks are a key part of the learning environment. Visibility into online activity helps IT teams identify security risks and respond when student safety or sensitive data may be at risk.
Why COPPA & FERPA Compliance Matters for Schools?
Support COPPA & FERPA Compliance
in Google Workspace with GAT Labs
Strengthen student data protection across Google Workspace for Education with GAT+, GAT Flow, and GAT Shield, independently certified by iKeepSafe for COPPA and FERPA.
GAT+, GAT Flow, and GAT Shield help school IT teams audit their environment, manage access and data, automate administrative processes, and monitor activity across Chrome and Chromebooks.
Manage and audit user data security with GAT+
This powerful management and security solution offers:
- Full auditing and bulk management capabilities across Drive, email, apps, classrooms, calendars, groups, contacts, and devices.
- Detailed insights into user activity and data security, enhancing productivity and safety.
- Quick incident response features such as content-based search, alerts, and actions.
- Permission management with features like real-time alerts, automated reports, and compliance support.
Automate bulk admin tasks with GAT Flow
This innovative automation solution provides:
- Straightforward automation across the school domain, enabling hassle-free workflows for onboarding, offboarding, and bulk modifications.
- Support for audit and routine tasks through extensive Security Officer and Delegated Auditor functions.
- Secure and smart user offboarding, which includes managing, deleting, or transferring essential data to different users so no data is lost.
Secure student online data with GAT Shield
This advanced security solution for Chrome browsers and Chromebooks covers:
- Detailed insights into cloud activities such as site visits, downloads, and extensions for more secure browsing and data protection.
- Real-time data loss prevention with unique, continuous, in-browser 3-factor authentication for Chrome users.
- Student mental health protection with live online content monitoring and detection of sensitive material and cyberbullying.
GAT Labs' Commitment to Student Data Privacy
GAT Labs has earned iKeepSafe COPPA Safe Harbor and FERPA certifications for GAT+ (including GAT Unlock), GAT Flow, and GAT Shield.
These certifications demonstrate that the certified products have been independently assessed against iKeepSafe’s requirements for student data privacy and protection.
For schools and districts using Google Workspace for Education, this provides additional assurance when evaluating technology used to manage, audit, and protect student data.
GAT Labs also maintains SOC 2 Type II compliance, reflecting our broader commitment to strong security controls and responsible data management.
These certifications reinforce our commitment to protecting student data through GAT+, including GAT Unlock, GAT Flow, and GAT Shield. We understand the challenges faced by IT leaders in education, and we are dedicated to making technology safe and accessible for schools everywhere.
Robert Baker, CEO of GAT Labs
By earning the iKeepSafe COPPA and FERPA certifications, GAT Labs has shown a strong commitment to student data privacy. Educational institutions can trust GAT Labs to uphold our rigorous standards and ensure the protection of their data.
Holly Hawkins, iKeepSafe President
Keep your Student Data Safe and Secure with GAT Labs
Protecting student data requires ongoing visibility and control across your Google Workspace for Education environment.
GAT+, including GAT Unlock, GAT Flow, and GAT Shield, give school IT teams the tools to manage access, monitor activity, automate administrative tasks, and protect sensitive information across their domain.
Build a safer Google Workspace environment for your students, staff, and school community.