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Andrew Smith, CEO of Education Services Australia, on data security and privacy in schools


By Education Services Australia | 10 Oct, 2021

School Libraries & Resources Technology

ESA’s CEO, Andrew Smith, discusses the challenges facing schools around data security and privacy and recommends resources to support educators address these challenges.

Young girl in school uniform, smiling at the camera, standing in front of shelves full of books.

The COVID-19 pandemic saw the rapid expansion of education technology products, so educators must be confident that the products they are using are safe.

Smith stresses the importance of education communities working together to protect schools and students as society’s reliance on digital technologies continues to rise.


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Education Services Australia (ESA) is a not-for-profit education technology company committed to making a positive difference in the lives and learning of Australian students. ESA works with all education systems and sectors to improve student outcomes, enhance teacher impact and strengthen school communities.