Internet Privacy In Education

Summary

In Vermont, private educational institutions generally cannot track your internet activity on personal devices without proper cause or consent. At 18, you are legally an adult and can make decisions regarding your privacy. Schools may justify tracking if you use their network or if a specific policy exists. Discuss concerns with school administration.

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Not for personal devices, ONLY for agreeing to not visit prohibited sites that violate the school policy, such as social media for school computers, but other websites for my personal device that are innapropiate
It seems like you're concerned about privacy regarding your personal device. In Vermont, your agreement seems to apply only to school computers, not your personal devices. They shouldn't track your personal devices without explicit consent or a valid reason. Have you discussed these concerns with the school's administration?
If I am *, that makes me the one legally the adult who can agree and give consent and not my parents right?
Yes, at *, you are legally considered an adult in Vermont. This means you have the right to make decisions and give consent on matters concerning yourself, including privacy and agreements. Have you had a chance to bring this up with the school administration?
So my parents cannot sign for me and consent
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It seems like you're concerned about privacy rights and consent regarding your personal device. Yes, at *, you are legally able to make decisions on your own behalf in Vermont.
Have you had a chance to formally address this issue with the school administration, perhaps by presenting your concerns in writing?
What are some factors that the school can use to force me to consent to my internet activity being tracked on my personal device?
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In Vermont, a school may try to justify tracking your internet activity on your personal device under certain circumstances, such as:
- If you access the school's network or resources via your device.
- If there's a specific policy in place that you agreed to.
- If there's a substantial interest in protecting the school's resources or reputation.
Have you checked if there's any policy about using the school's network with personal devices?