Built for K–12 Privacy & Security from Day One

Speakable is a secure platform purpose-built for K–12 education. From the beginning, student data privacy and security have been at the core of our product design and operations. Our infrastructure and policies support compliance with key federal and state laws—including COPPA, FERPA, and SOPPA—so schools and districts can use Speakable with confidence.

FERPA Compliance

Compliant as a school official under district control.

COPPA Compliance

Compliant using the school authorization model.

Compliance with your State

Speakable is a member of the Student Data Privacy Consortium.

Parental Consent

Managed through the district once a DPA is signed

Advertising

Not permitted under any circumstance.

Limited Personal Information

We collect the minimum student information needed to operate our site.

We Don't Sell Data

Speakable does not sell or rent student personal information to third parties.

Data Security

Encryption, access control, and audit logs in place

Data Deletion

We support data deletion upon request.

Clear Paths to Data Privacy Agreements

We offer flexible options to meet your district’s compliance requirements:
Sign Exhibit E via the Student Data Privacy Consortium (SDPC)
Send us your district’s standard DPA: We’re happy to review and sign your district-provided agreement, pending legal review
Use Speakable’s standard DPA: We offer a clear, ready-to-sign agreement that aligns with common state and district privacy requirements.

Privacy in your state

Speakable is a member of the Student Data Privacy Consortium (SDPC) in the following states. Your district can sign Exhibit E to execute the agreement for your state.

California

‍Speakable is a member of the California Student Privacy Alliance.

Connecticut

Speakable is compliant with Connecticut Student Data Privacy Laws.

Illinois

‍Speakable is compliant with Illinois student privacy laws, including SOPPA, and is a member of the Illinois Student Privacy Alliance.

Maine

Speakable is a member of the Maine Student Privacy Alliance.

Massachusetts

‍Speakable is a member of the Massachusetts Student Privacy Alliance.

Missouri

‍Speakable is a member of the Missouri Student Privacy Alliance.

New Hampshire

‍Speakable is a member of the New Hampshire Student Privacy Alliance.

New York

Speakable is compliant with Ed Law 2-d. View & download our Ed Law 2-d Compliance Guide

Ohio

‍Speakable is a member of the Ohio Student Privacy Alliance.

Rhode Island

‍Speakable is a member of the Rhode Island Student Privacy Alliance.

Utah

‍Speakable is a member of the Utah Student Privacy Alliance.

Let’s See if Speakable’s a Fit for Your Team

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