As Data Privacy Day approaches, do you know where your data is?

Data Privacy Day began in the United States and Canada in January 2008 as an extension of the Data Protection Day celebration in Europe. Data Protection Day commemorates the Jan. 28, 1981, signing of Convention 108, the first legally binding international treaty dealing with privacy and data protection. Data Privacy Day is observed annually on Jan. 28.

As parents/guardians you can share these tips about data privacy with your kids




Find out more about data privacy and Stay Safe Online
https://staysafeonline.org/resource/stop-think-connect-tips-parents-raising-privacy-savvy-kids/

Find out about protecting your privacy online
https://staysafeonline.org/stay-safe-online/managing-your-privacy/

As Data Privacy Day approaches, do you know where your data is?

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda, Feb 15, 2017

The published agenda and documents for the Franklin Town Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 15, 2017

(Note: where there are active links in the agenda item, it will take you to the associated document)

A. Approval of Minutes	February 1, 2017
B. Announcements	This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29. This meeting may also be recorded by others.
C. Proclamations/Recognitions
D. Citizen Comments	Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to five minutes on a matter that is not on the Agenda. The Council will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council will give remarks appropriate consideration and may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter.
E. Appointments	Design Review Appointment
F. Hearings	Public Hearing - 7:10 PM Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-786: Storage Facility Bylaw
G. License Transactions
H. Presentations/Discussions	1. Water Presentation - Brutus Cantoreggi
H. Presentations/Discussions	2. Discussion - Chapter 179: Water, Article VI Water Use Restriction and Ban
I. Subcommittee Reports	(To be provided during meeting if available)
J. Legislation for Action	1. Resolution 17-06: Appropriation: Animal Control - Prior Year's Bill (Motion to Move Resolution 17-06: appropriation Animal Control - 4/5 vote)
J. Legislation for Action	2. Resolution 17-07: Local acceptance of Amended Provisions of G.L. Chapter 40, Sections 22A, 22B, and 22C (Motion to Move Resolution 17-07: Local Acceptance of Amended Provisions of G.L. Chapter 40, Sections 22A, 22B, and 22C - Majority vote (5))
J. Legislation for Action	3. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-779: Changes to Chapter 185 Section 3 Definitions - 2nd Reading (Motion to move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-779 - Roll Call - 2/3 majority vote (6))
J. Legislation for Action	4. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-780: Changes to Chapter 185 Section 4 Districts Enumerated - 2nd Reading (Motion to move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-780 - Roll Call - 2/3 majority vote (6))
J. Legislation for Action	5. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-781: Changes to Chapter 185 Section 5 Zoning Map - 2nd Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-781 - Roll Call - 2/3 majority vote (6))
J. Legislation for Action	6. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-782 Changes to Chapter 185 Section 7 Compliance required - 2nd Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-782 - Roll Call - 2/3 majority vote (6))
J. Legislation for Action	7. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-783: Amendment to Chapter 185 Section 49 Marijuana Use Overlay District - 2nd Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 17-783 - Roll Call - 2/3 majority vote (6))
J. Legislation for Action	8. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-786: Storage Facility Bylaw - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 16-786 to a 2nd Reading (majority vote))
K. Town Administrator's Report	(To be provided during meeting)
L. Future Agenda Items	(To be provided during meeting if required)
M. Council Comments	(To be provided during meeting)
N. Executive Session	Potential Purchase of Land at 0 Washington Street (Exercise of Town's Right of First Refusal - Discussion Only)
O. Adjourn

Some folks with wells are continuing to let their sprinkler systems water the grass last year, that could change this year if the Town Council adds private wells to the water restrictions as proposed

"the bill is currently being reviewed, and will be assigned to a committee"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"A local legislator has proposed a law that he hopes will protect student data as technology becomes more prevalent in the classroom. 

State Rep. Jeffrey Roy, D-Franklin, filed the bill last week. The bill builds off one he put forth during the last legislative session. 

It aims to prevent the use of data garnered through students' technological activities in such things as targeted advertisements. 

"We want data to inform thinking and make education better, but we don't want the data out there in the marketplace," he said. "I think it's fairly obvious that, through the educational community, we have amassed tremendous amounts of data on our students; we haven't, legislatively, kept up with it."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170126/franklin-legislator-files-student-data-bill

Rep Roy at the School Committee meeting

Representative Jeff Roy appeared before the Franklin School Committee at their January 10, 2017 meeting. He presented and overview of his legislative agenda including the bill on student data privacy. Find more from the meeting in the notes summary

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/01/rep-roy-world-languages-and-district.html

Secure Shredding at Postalcenter

With National Data Privacy Day coming on Jan 28th, this is a good time to securely get rid of some important papers.

Secure Shredding at Postalcenter! View this email in your browser Secure Shredding The cold weather outside is the perfect opportunity to sort through nonessential documents or surplus paperwork! Bring it to one of our convenient locations for secure shredding. From now until February 15th, shred your personal documents for $0.75/lb. no minimum. This is real savings, don't miss out!  What to shred: Documents with your name or other personal information Financial statements, pay stubs, or cancelled checks Medical records Computer media such as CDs, DVDs, or hard drives Shredding Services 75¢ until February 15th! Franklin, MA Shaw's Plaza, 279 East Central St. (Rte. 140) 508-541-8100   Millis, MA Roche Bros. Plaza 14 Milliston Common (Rte. 109) 508-376-1200   Milford, MA Hannaford Plaza  9C Medway Rd 508-422-9600     Nashua, NH Somerset Plaza 379 Amherst St.  603-882-6245   Copyright © 2016 Postalcenter, All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails?

"The best way to protect your kids online? Talk to them"

"The best way to protect your kids online? Talk to them. Research suggests that when children want important information, most rely on their parents."

http://www.onguardonline.gov/articles/0006-talk-your-kids




The net cetera booklet can be found here or here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczbjRPSjA3Tm4tNkU/view?usp=sharing

net cetera - chatting with kids about being online

In advance of National Data Privacy Day, January 28th, we'll share some tips, tricks and other resources to be safe online.

"Respecting Privacy, Safeguarding Data, and Enabling Trust" is the theme for Data Privacy Day   https://www.staysafeonline.org/data-privacy-day/landing/



“Brain training” with Lumosity — does it really work?

"Let’s set the record straight. Playing Lumosity’s games might make you better at those games, the FTC says, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it will sharpen your memory or brain power in the real-world. And those testimonials from satisfied customers? Many were from people who were offered prizes to say good things about Lumosity, and that wasn’t made clear. According to the FTC, that’s deceptive."

OnGuard Online   http://www.onguardonline.gov/

Protecting your Privacy   https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/tips/ST04-013

Stop Think Connect   http://www.dhs.gov/stopthinkconnect

Franklin TV: "It Takes a Village" - What every parent should know

From Anne Bergen:

What are kids really doing on-line when we think they are doing homework? Amy Leone, a therapist who is a leader on the coalition to fight the disease of addiction, is so concerned about how kids are using social media, she came back on the program to share her insights with parents on this topic. 

Franklin TV

Her interview on "It Takes a Village.." (Comcast Channel 8 and Verizon 26) will be aired on Tuesday morning at 9:00 and again on Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. 

Kids are using all kinds of apps to go off the parent radar, sexting is increasing, access to internet porn is easier and easier and there are some unknown dangers lurking behind the most innocent of video games.

Updated:

Ken Norman shared your blog post on Google+

"Actually Anne forgot the coverage appears on the Education Ch Comcast 96 and Verizon 28. Tue 2PM, Fri 9AM, and Sat 12:30PM"

Below is a PowerPoint for a parent forum she presents. She graciously offered to share this with the community:

What Parents Should Know from Franklin Matters

"told they shouldn't have any expectations of privacy at all"

"Students currently sign forms saying they consent to being monitored," Crockford said. "But should students be forced to give up the right to privacy in order to access new technology?" 

According to the report, several local school districts, including Franklin, Hopkinton and Sudbury, gave the ACLU documents stating that students should have "no expectations of privacy" in their school-owned devices, while Millis and West Springfield allow for random and periodic searches of student computers. Of the 35 school districts included in the study, which also included Franklin and Wayland, only Uxbridge has a clear policy limiting searches to "when a problem is brought to the attention of the building administration." 

According to Crockford, the ACLU of Massachusetts feels that schools should have a right to search student devices when there is reason to believe the student has done something against the rules, but until there is probable cause of a crime or infraction, students' rights to privacy should be protected. Student privacy regulations in Massachusetts were last updated in 2006, Crockford said, which is far too long given how fast technology is growing.

Read the full article online here (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20151029/NEWS/151025059/1994/NEWS

Ford Hall Forum - Fall 2015 programs are here!

Digital Rights Management, Balancing Cyber Security and Privacy, Low Turnout in Municipal Elections.

All great topics for today! Too bad the low turnout for elections event is scheduled for After our Nov 3 election. Maybe we'll be able to provide an update on how an increased number of candidates seemed to engage the folks to get out and vote. That at least is my personal objective. To ensure that there is enough info to cast a good ballot and by doing so to entice as many folks as possible to get out and vote. 

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Cory Doctorow The Remote-Controlled Society REGISTER NOW! With Digital Rights Management, are our computers controlling us? Cory Doctorow (science fiction author and Co-Editor of Boing Boing tech blog)  Rebecca Curtin (Assistant Professor of Law with a focus on copyrights, Suffolk Law School) Benjamin Ngugi (Associate Professor, Information Systems & Operations Management, Sawyer Business School at Suffolk University) Leonid Reyzin (Professor of Computer Science with a focus on cryptography, Boston University) Tues., 10/13/2015, 6:30 p.m. C. Walsh Theatre, Suffolk University                                    Click here for more... Co-presented with:     Michael Sulmeyer Balancing Cyber Security and Privacy in the Digital Age Legislation hasn't kept pace with with technological developments, leaving some wondering if privacy as we know it is long dead. Michael Sulmeyer (Director of Cyber Security Initiative at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government) Thurs., 10/29/2015, 6:00 p.m. Reception in lobby at 5:30 p.m.   C. Walsh Theatre, Suffolk University                                   Click here for more... Co-presented with: Elena Letona Low Turnout in Municipal Elections: Implications for Democracy, Citizens of Color, and Low Income Individuals Join us for a provocative and thoughtful discussion of the causes, consequences, and possible fixes for low turnout municipal elections.   Sarah Anzia (professor at University of California, Berkeley and author of Timing and Turnout: How Off-Cycle Elections Favor Organized Groups) Zoltan Hajnal (professor at University of California, San Diego and author of America's Uneven Democracy: Turnout, Race, and Representation in City Politics) Elena Letona (Executive Director, Neighbor to Neighbor Massachusetts) Moderator: TBA Thurs., 11/5/2015, 6:30 p.m.  Modern Theatre, Suffolk University                                   Click here for more... Co-presented with: Visit www.fordhallforum.org now Register to attend the forums today!   All forums are FREE and open to the public.  Seating is first come, first served. If you register to attend on our website, you do not have to register at the forum.       Connect with us         BECOME A MEMBER OF THE FORUM     Ford Hall Forum   at Suffolk University 41 Temple Street Boston, MA 02114 P: (617) 305-6316 jbonardi@fordhallforum.org

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