Our Commitment to Privacy
At Instructure, the company behind Canvas LMS, privacy and security are top priorities. The organization abides by key principles such as transparency, accountability, integrity, security, and confidentiality. Instructure ensures that any information collected is used solely to support students, educational institutions, and the field of education. They provide links to frequently asked questions about their privacy practices and offer a detailed Product Privacy Policy for those seeking more information.
How Instructure Upholds Privacy
Instructure is dedicated to upholding privacy for students, parents, educators, and institutions. They offer resources and a Student Privacy Pledge emphasizing their commitment to safeguarding data. Instructure's open security approach ensures that the entire Canvas platform is secure, providing reassurance to users. They also hold the IMS TrustEd Apps Seal, a certification attesting to their responsible handling of student data.
Policies for Privacy
Instructure has various policies in place to protect user privacy, including the Instructure Product Privacy Policy, Marketing Privacy Policy, and COPPA Privacy Policy for children's privacy. By adhering to these policies, Instructure maintains a high standard of privacy protection for users of their products and visitors to their websites. The company's Privacy Officer, Daisy Bennett, reinforces the importance of ethical privacy standards in education.
Additional Insights and Resources
In addition to their privacy practices, Instructure provides blogs and resources on data privacy, privacy principles, and their commitment to privacy. Their ecosystem includes various products and services designed to support education, such as the Canvas LMS, video tools, credentialing services, and more. Customers in K-12, higher education, and vocational sectors benefit from the solutions offered by Instructure.