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Rep. Darrell Steinberg introduces legislation to address privacy for students
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Feb 21, 2014
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Rep. Darrell Steinberg introduces legislation to address privacy for students
Yesterday, State Senator Darrell Steinberg introduced legislation that aims to address a growing concern among educators and parents: The protection of student's personal information and privacy.
Senate President Darrell Steinberg introduced a bill recently that would give CEQA exemptions for a plan to build a downtown arena for the Sacramento Kings.
Senate President Darrell Steinberg speaks with reporters.
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Yesterday, State Senator Darrell Steinberg introduced legislation that aims to address a growing concern among educators and parents: The protection of student's personal information and privacy.

Yesterday, State Senator Darrell Steinberg introduced legislation that aims to address a growing concern among educators and parents, the protection of student's personal information and privacy.

The bill would require companies to increase security surrounding the data of students and prohibit them from selling this information to outside parties, like advertisers or marketers. For more on it we're joined by Senator Steinberg.