Privacy and Security Policy
Thank you for interacting with the Maryland Online IEP. We value your trust and are committed to protecting the privacy and the security of your personal information.
The following statement outlines our commitment to managing, protecting, and respecting your data. It describes the types of information we may collect,
how this information is used, who we share it with, and how we safeguard it. Our primary goal is to provide an environment where MITP staff feel safe
and confident as they interact with the Maryland Online IEP.
Your privacy is our priority as we strive to create a meaningful and secure experience for all our users.
Your access to and use of the Maryland Online IEP is conditional upon your acceptance of and compliance with this Privacy and Security Policy.
This Privacy and Security Policy applies to all users. By continuing to use the Maryland Online IEP you will be deemed to have accepted this policy.
Use of personal information
In the context of this Privacy and Security Policy, “personal information” refers to any information that identifies, relates to, describes,
is reasonably capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked with a particular individual.
The personal information collected on the Maryland Online IEP may include your name, contact details, and any other information provided during account creation.
Please be assured that we adhere to strict data protection standards and employ robust security measures
to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We do not give, share, sell, or transfer any personal information to a third party.
Log files
Like most standard website servers, we log website statistics. Information monitored includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, geographic location of
visitors (country, city), browser type, internet service provider (ISP), platform type, and date and time stamp.
This information is anonymous and cannot be directly linked to individual users. We may use it to identify high-use or low-use areas of the site,
pinpoint problem areas of the site, and analyze broad demographic trends of our user.
Security
The Maryland Online IEP is fully compliant with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
These strict standards ensure your information is handled with the utmost care and confidentiality.
We further secure your data using multi-factor authentication, requiring users to provide at least two forms of valid identification before granting access.
Additionally, we protect data integrity and confidentiality during transmission with Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology.
These measures reinforce our commitment to provide a secure environment for our users,
safeguarding your information at every step of your interaction with the Maryland Online IEP.
Revisions to this Privacy and Security Policy
We may revise this Privacy and Security Policy from time to time. The most current version of this policy will govern our practices for collecting, processing, and disclosing personal data.