You can download the complete report here. Executive summary Accessing, manipulating, and sharing information electronically has proven time and time again to be a cost-effective way of getting things done. Thus, it isn't surprising that many schools, school districts, state education agencies, and colleges and universities now use technology to manage student, staff, and administrative records. This policy must then be applied appropriately throughout the entire organization, which again requires the commitment and authority of top-level administrators. Confidential student and staff information education organizations maintain and are responsible for Most people see the necessity of securing computer and networking equipment.
Machines cost money, and therefore have value unto themselves.
After all, it makes no sense to spend vast amounts of limited resources on a system for processing information unless the information itself is of value. And because information has become so useful, it's not only the hardware and software that demand protection, but also the data. And when the information at risk is an individual student record, the consequences can be even more serious. You should not, however, conclude that the repercussions of mishandling information are limited to simple dollars and cents. Failing to secure confidential information can carry other consequences as well.