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Florida Student Data Privacy (FS 1002.222) + FIPA

Florida restricts collection and sharing of K-12 student data. FIPA (FS 501.171) governs general breach notification.

Notification window

FIPA requires notification within 30 days of determination of a breach; AG notice if 500+ FL residents affected.

Regulators

FL Department of Education

FLDOE Information Security.

FL Attorney General

Submit the FIPA breach notice within 30 days for 500+ residents.

Unique gotchas

  • Florida districts are county-aligned and often share services with the county sheriff's IT — clarify jurisdiction before calling law enforcement.
  • FSA / FAST testing windows are tightly scheduled; contact FLDOE assessment before announcing changes.

Testing authority

FLDOE Bureau of K-12 Assessment (FAST)