Thanks to the national alliance, the Student Data Privacy Consortium (SDPC), this process has been drastically optimized, making it easier for other schools to choose from edtech solutions like KOBI that respect their student’s privacy.
For that, Hopalai, the company behind KOBI, recently signed the Student Data Privacy Agreement for Oregon to enable schools and districts to join this agreement knowing that their student’s data privacy is preserved.
Privacy: a Fundamental Right
We believe that child data privacy is a fundamental right and we are committed to doing everything in our power to protect it. We are proud to be a trusted partner for students, educators, and families, and we will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that student data is kept safe and secure.
KOBI by design does not require a child to disclose any personal information to use it. This has been a conscious decision and requirement from day 1. Data that is processed and maintained is solely for the purpose of providing reading progress insights.
Secondly, we follow all relevant laws and regulations when it comes to data privacy. This includes the COPPA (Children Online Privacy Protection Act) in the United States and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union.
“We believe that child data privacy is a fundamental right.”
Auke Touwslager, Data Protection Officer at KOBI
In addition to complying with these laws, we are also committed to being transparent about how we process data. Our privacy policy clearly outlines the types of information that we collect. We provide parents, caretakers, and teachers with the opportunity to request their data to be removed from our data storage – at any time.
About KOBI Helps Children Read
KOBI is a freemium child-friendly app to practice oral reading fluency. It offers unique features such as:
- Creation of stories with just a few taps and a little help from our AI
- Reading words with colored letters, that help with decoding
- Tracking text with the “Magic Finger” that helps to focus
- To take pride in practice and progress & more!
KOBI in Your Classroom?
Get started with KOBI in your classroom knowing that your students’ data privacy is preserved:
Schools & districts in Oregon can already join the shared SDPC agreement. Ask the person that is responsible for student data privacy at your school for arranging this.
Located in a different state? Have your school contact us at kobi@kobiapp.io to arrange your Student Privacy Agreement. Subsequently, other schools and districts in your state can benefit from this as well.
Part of another alliance? We’re more than happy to join other privacy alliances to preserve your student’s data privacy! Have your school contact us at kobi@kobiapp.io to arrange this.
Specific questions? Contact Auke Touwslager, KOBI’s Data Protection Officer at privacy@kobiapp.io for any questions or request you may have.
About the Student Data Privacy Consortium
The Student Data Privacy Consortium (SDPC) is a national alliance of districts committed to forming partnerships with vendors who value student data privacy. There are over 9,000 districts participating nationwide in the SDPC.
More on children’s digital rights to privacy
U.S. Department of Education Office of Educational Technology – Privacy
Human Rights Watch – Students Not Products
Education Week – Are Most Apps Schools Use Really ‘Unsafe’ for Children? Product Safety Group Says Yes
