Student data privacy

How Schoolyi limits data access, handles family consent, and supports privacy policy commitments.

This security & compliance guide covers student data privacy school software for K-12 day schools. Whether you are evaluating cloud school management software or configuring Schoolyi after go-live, you will find practical steps for FERPA school ERP, child data protection - written for administrators and staff, not developers.

Last updated August 27, 2026

Role-based access controls gate every screen and API route. Parents see only linked children; teachers see assigned classes; finance sees fee data without unrelated academic detail unless roles overlap.

RBAC - capability paths per role template
Parent scoping - childId filters on portal APIs
Activity log - 90-day audit of sign-ins and mutations
Public docs - /docs and /privacy describe practices; DPA on request

Common questions

Quick answers in plain language.

What is student data privacy school software?+

How Schoolyi limits data access, handles family consent, and supports privacy policy commitments. This is a core topic in Security & compliance on Schoolyi.

How do I set up student data privacy in school management software?+

Follow the steps in this guide during authentication, rbac, and data handling. Start with getting-started docs if you are new to Schoolyi, then apply the workflows here for your school year.

Who manages student data privacy at a typical K-12 school?+

Usually security & compliance and front-office staff responsible for student data privacy school software. Teachers and finance may have scoped access depending on your role configuration.

Does Schoolyi support FERPA school ERP?+

Yes. Schoolyi is a cloud school management system (SMS) with connected modules on one student roster and academic calendar. See related guides below or contact us for a demo focused on student data privacy school software.

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