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Can companies sell student data?
The story mentions teacher concerns about data, and this is why. Generally, companies can't sell student data if it's personally identifiable, thanks to laws like FERPA in the US. However, anonymised or aggregated data might be used for product improvement or research, which is a key area of debate and concern for parents and educators.
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