Data Privacy in Educational Contexts: Analyzing Perceptions, Practices and Challenges in Personal Data Protection

Yuri Correia de Barros, Jéssyka Vilela

2025

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the increasing relevance of data privacy in the educational context as digital processes and the use of technology become more prevalent in educational institutions. The protection of personal data, especially in academic environments, is a sensitive and challenging topic due to the large volume of information shared between students, teachers, and administrators, making the adoption of efficient and secure practices essential. The study analyzes current data security practices and the challenges faced by educational institutions in safeguarding personal information. Focusing on the guidelines and requirements established by data protection laws such as Brazil’s LGPD and the European Union’s GDPR, the research examines both the legal implications and ethical issues related to the treatment of personal data in the educational field. Alongside a detailed review of best practices and regulatory demands, the study is based on field research conducted through a survey with students and teachers from various institutions, including public universities, private institutions, and technical schools. The survey’s goal is to understand users’ perceptions of data protection and to assess their knowledge of the relevant legislation. This approach provides a critical insight into how prepared students and teachers are to address data privacy challenges in academic settings. The analysis of the research conducted with educators and students from educational institutions revealed key insights into the treatment of personal data. The results indicate concerns about transparency and data security, highlighting the need to improve education on privacy and promote more transparent practices within institutions, in line with the LGPD, to foster a safer and more ethical environment for students.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Correia de Barros Y. and Vilela J. (2025). Data Privacy in Educational Contexts: Analyzing Perceptions, Practices and Challenges in Personal Data Protection. In Proceedings of the 27th International Conference on Enterprise Information Systems - Volume 2: ICEIS; ISBN 978-989-758-749-8, SciTePress, pages 308-319. DOI: 10.5220/0013426900003929

in Bibtex Style

@conference{iceis25,
author={Yuri Correia de Barros and Jéssyka Vilela},
title={Data Privacy in Educational Contexts: Analyzing Perceptions, Practices and Challenges in Personal Data Protection},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 27th International Conference on Enterprise Information Systems - Volume 2: ICEIS},
year={2025},
pages={308-319},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0013426900003929},
isbn={978-989-758-749-8},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 27th International Conference on Enterprise Information Systems - Volume 2: ICEIS
TI - Data Privacy in Educational Contexts: Analyzing Perceptions, Practices and Challenges in Personal Data Protection
SN - 978-989-758-749-8
AU - Correia de Barros Y.
AU - Vilela J.
PY - 2025
SP - 308
EP - 319
DO - 10.5220/0013426900003929
PB - SciTePress