HB569 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Chad Fincher

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Student data, use of by providers of cloud computing service

Summary

HB569 would shield K-12 student data by barring cloud computing providers from using that data for commercial or secondary purposes.

What This Bill Does

The bill would prohibit cloud computing service providers serving public or nonpublic K-12 schools from using student data for secondary, commercial purposes. It would restrict processing to purposes that provide the cloud service and maintain its integrity, require providers to certify in writing that they will comply, and allow the State Board of Education to issue necessary rules for implementation. It also sets definitions and an effective date for the act to take effect.

Who It Affects

• Cloud computing service providers that work with K-12 schools: they could not use student data for secondary commercial purposes and must provide written certification of compliance.
• K-12 educational institutions (public and nonpublic) and their students: their student data would be protected, and schools would rely on certified providers to ensure data is used only to provide the service.

Key Provisions

• Prohibits cloud computing service providers from processing student data for any secondary uses that benefit the provider or third parties, including online behavioral advertising or selling data.
• Provides definitions for cloud computing services, providers, educational institutions, processing, and student data to clarify scope.
• Requires providers to certify in writing to the educational institution that they will comply with the act's restrictions.
• Allows the State Board of Education to issue rules for timely implementation of the act.
• Specifies the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Student Data