Questions, Results, and Insights
How concerned are you about compliance with applicable regulations (e.g. privacy laws like the GDPR/FERPA and accessibility laws like the ADA) when it comes to how your institution distributes digital resources?
84%
Say Somewhat to Very Concerned
There’s no denying that compliance is an important concern when distributing digital resources. The terms and conditions attached to specific products are only part of the equation. New, more robust privacy laws are being introduced around the world, and schools need to adapt to managing their resources in compliance with them. And though US schools may not be very concerned about the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), for example, a new privacy law passed in California this year will establish similar rules, and more legislation of this kind is sure to follow. For these reasons, it’s concerning that 68% of respondents reported feeling either unconcerned or only somewhat concerned about challenges related to complying with such laws. This is an issue schools may want to regard more seriously going forward.