Shannon Edwards

Shannon Edwards, a passionate privacy advocate focused on data privacy in education, delves into the alarming invasion of children's personal data by for-profit companies in NYC schools. She discusses how educational apps extract sensitive information and the lack of transparency this creates. The conversation highlights the urgent need for parental advocacy and understanding their rights regarding data management. Shannon also emphasizes the implications of social-emotional learning initiatives and offers practical advice on protecting children's privacy in an increasingly tech-driven educational landscape.