SB425 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Rusty Glover

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Phillip W. WilliamsGerald H. AllenGerald O. DialBill HightowerScott Beason

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Student data, use of by providers of cloud computing service

Summary

SB425 would prohibit cloud computing providers serving K-12 schools from using student data for any secondary or commercial purpose and require privacy protections and compliance certification.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill would bar cloud computing providers from using student data for secondary purposes that benefit the provider or third parties, such as targeted advertising or data sales. Providers would only be allowed to process data to deliver the cloud service and maintain its integrity. Providers must certify in writing to the school that they will comply with these rules. The State Board of Education could issue implementing regulations, and the act would take effect in the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Cloud computing service providers that work with public or nonpublic K-12 schools would be prohibited from using student data for commercial purposes and would need to meet the act's privacy requirements.
• Educational institutions (public or nonpublic K-12 schools and school systems) would require their cloud providers to comply, with oversight and potential rules from the State Board of Education; the schools would benefit from strengthened student privacy protections.

Key Provisions

• Prohibits cloud computing service providers and third parties from using student data for any secondary or commercial purposes (e.g., advertising, profiling, data sale).
• Allows processing of student data only to provide the cloud computing service and to maintain service integrity.
• Requires a written certification from any provider agreeing to provide cloud services to a school that it will comply with the act's restrictions.
• Defines key terms, including cloud computing services, cloud computing service provider, educational institution, and student data.
• Gives the State Board of Education authority to issue rules and regulations to implement the act.
• Establishes the act’s effective date as the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Student Data