Privacy Authority: Education Ministry Leaked Sensitive Data on 21,000 Special Needs Students
Translated & summarized from Kan News by baba
Israel's Privacy Protection Authority ruled Thursday that the Ministry of Education illegally leaked sensitive data on about 21,000 special education students. The ruling follows an investigation into a previous leak of a Haredi student's medical information. The ministry's mishandling of disability and educational needs data was found to be a violation of privacy laws.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- The Privacy Protection Authority found the Education Ministry illegally leaked sensitive data on 21,000 special education students.
- The authority's findings were released on Thursday, concluding an investigation.
- The probe began after a previous leak of medical information concerning a Haredi student.
- The ministry's data transfer included details on students' disabilities and educational needs.
- The authority determined the ministry failed to adequately protect the sensitive student information.
Israel's Privacy Protection Authority has determined that the Ministry of Education violated the law by leaking sensitive information concerning approximately 21,000 students in special education. The authority's conclusions were released on Thursday, following an administrative oversight process initiated last year. This investigation began after a leak of medical information belonging to a single Haredi student.
The ministry's actions involved the transfer of data that included details about students' disabilities and educational needs, which is considered highly sensitive. The authority found that the ministry failed to adequately protect this information, leading to its unauthorized disclosure. The investigation specifically examined the ministry's handling of data related to students receiving special education services.
