The ABC's of Data Security: Is YOUR School Failing?

By Jane Meadows, M.S.

Many people are unaware schools are ranked in the top 3 areas for all ID Theft crimes. However, very little is being done regarding ID Theft at the school level. Most people think identity theft only involves credit cards or credit monitoring; however, it involves so much more!
Schools are one of the nation’s largest holding tanks of private information and data, and schools are at a high risk! Due to the ease of accessibility, drastic measures need to be implemented to secure students, parents and the school staff’s information and data.
Some Administrators are still unwilling to accept that identity theft exists in the schools while others are passive in the acceptance of the dangers and risks associated with identity theft.
The preservation of our school children’s information and data as well as their family’s information needs protection. School Administrators, PTA members as well as other school related groups need to become active in protecting and securing our children’s confidential information. The lax or lack of security measures puts our children’s information at risk. It is the job of our Educators to keep student’s information and data safe and secure.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Jane Meadows, M.S.
• Release date: Aug 29, 2012
• ISBN: 9781476356389

Jane Meadows, M.S.

Lecturer for Identity Theft, and Consultant for Medical, School and Business ID Theft. Author- The ABC's of Data Security: Is YOUR School Failing. Author- ID Theft: First Line of Defense (dvd). Author- Bullying: The Play. Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist Registered Private Investigator Certified School Counselor/Teacher Education: M.S. Old Dominion University-Norfolk, VA B.S. Auburn University-Auburn, AL + Post Graduate Studies University of West Alabama Mississippi State University Background includes School Counselor, Teacher, Medical Business Owner and Sales.

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The ABC’s of Data Security, Is YOUR School Failing?

Jane Meadows, M.S

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Copyright, 2012, Jane Meadows, M.S

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Dedication:

This book is dedicated to my mentor and best friend, Gene Poole. You have been my inspiration and have saved me through some of the most difficult times in my life! My heart is full of gratitude, love and appreciation for all that you have done and taught me. You taught a person with dyslexia how to write and overcome adversity!

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

Chapter One: Schools Rank in the Top 3 Areas for Identity (ID) Theft.

Chapter Two: What is ID or Identity Theft?

Chapter Three: Why Would Someone Want to Steal Permanent Record Files, Temporary Student Records & Computer Data?

Chapter Four: School Records & Data: Types of Information & Storage.

Chapter Five: Old & New School Permanent Records: Are they monitored?

Chapter Six: Security Concerns for Students’ Permanent Records: Temporary Student Records & Computer Data.

Chapter Seven: Records & Data Security Breaches: Lax Measures & Polices in the Schools.

Chapter Eight: The Unauthorized Access to Records.

Chapter Nine: Computers & Data Security.

Chapter Ten: Cell Phones & Recording Devices in the Schools.

Chapter Eleven: Superintendents-Principals- Counselors- on Alert!

Chapter Twelve: School Data Checklist: The Security of Your Child’s Information.

Chapter Thirteen: Social Networking: School Students need an education.

Chapter Fourteen: Bullying: Stop That!

Chapter Fifteen: Final Comments.

About the Author

Introduction:

As a Certified Identity Theft Risk Management