Compliance & Security
Our commitment to educational privacy, security, and regulatory compliance.
FERPA Compliance
Collinear Learning is fully compliant with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), which protects the privacy of student education records. Our FERPA compliance includes:
Educational Purpose Only
Student data is used exclusively for educational purposes as directed by schools
We function as a school official with legitimate educational interests
No unauthorized disclosure of personally identifiable information
Data is deleted or returned upon service termination
COPPA Compliance
We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) when handling information from children under 13:
- • We only collect student data under the direction of schools and educators
- • No direct data collection from children without parental consent
- • Student data is not used for behavioral advertising or marketing
- • Parents retain rights to review and delete their child's information
Data Security Standards
Technical Safeguards
End-to-end encryption for data in transit and at rest
Multi-factor authentication and access controls
Regular security audits and penetration testing
Administrative Safeguards
Comprehensive employee background checks and training
Role-based access control and principle of least privilege
Regular privacy and security training for all personnel
Incident response procedures and breach notification protocols
State Privacy Laws
We comply with state-specific educational privacy laws, including:
- • California Student Privacy Rights Act (SPRA)
- • New York Education Law Section 2-d
- • Illinois Student Online Personal Protection Act (SOPPA)
- • Connecticut Student Data Privacy Act
- • Other applicable state and local privacy regulations
Accessibility Compliance
We are committed to making our platform accessible to all users:
- • WCAG 2.1 AA compliance for web accessibility
- • Section 508 compliance for federal accessibility standards
- • Regular accessibility audits and improvements
- • Support for assistive technologies
Data Processing Agreements
We provide comprehensive data processing agreements that include:
- • Clear data handling procedures and limitations
- • Security measures and incident response protocols
- • Data retention and deletion policies
- • Audit rights and compliance monitoring
- • Liability and indemnification provisions
Transparency and Accountability
We maintain transparency through:
- • Clear and accessible privacy policies
- • Regular compliance reports and updates
- • Open communication with educational partners
- • Prompt notification of any security incidents
- • Documentation of data processing activities
Contact Our Compliance Team
For questions about our compliance practices or to request documentation:
Collinear Learning, Inc.
Compliance Officer
Email: hello@collinear.app
Address: 242 Elm St, New Haven, CT 06511