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Did you know students are often victims of identity theft? Recently over 1 million NYC students had their info leaked. Clearly, more safeguards are necessary. ⠀ Why are kids getting targeted? Children’s data is highly valuable to identity thieves because: ⠀ 1️⃣ They have clean credit histories. 2️⃣ Identity theft can go unnoticed for years. 3️⃣ Thieves can create new identities with minimal risk of detection. ⠀ What can schools and universities do better? ⠀ - Implement Stronger Cybersecurity Measures: Regularly update and patch systems to protect against vulnerabilities. - Educate Staff and Students: Conduct training on recognizing phishing attempts and safe online practices. - Limit Data Collection: Only collect and store essential student information. - Encrypt Sensitive Data: Ensure all sensitive data is encrypted both in transit and at rest. - Conduct Regular Audits: Perform frequent security audits to identify and address potential threats. ⠀ By taking these steps, educational institutions can significantly reduce the risk of data breaches and protect their students from becoming victims of identity theft. ⠀ #DataPrivacy #Cybersecurity #StudentSafety #IdentityTheft #ProtectOurKids #EducationSecurity

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