Data Security

Data Security

Follett is committed to data security and supporting our customers’ data privacy needs. As student data collection evolves, Follett continues to provide and enhance the necessary levels of security to ensure your student information is secure and private in our learning management and educational systems.

Student Privacy Pledge

SOC-2 Type 2 Certification

Follett is proud to have achieved SOC-2 Type 2 certification for our Follett Destiny® Library Manager and Destiny Resource Manager products, a rigorous standard for data security. This certification demonstrates our commitment to maintaining the highest level of information security by adhering to strict policies and procedures designed to protect customer data.

Student Privacy Pledge

Pledge of Student Privacy

Follett Software is proud to be one of the first signers of the national Student Privacy Pledge regarding the collection, maintenance, and use of student personal information.

The pledge states: “School service providers take responsibility to both support the effective use of student information and safeguard student privacy and information security.” We take this pledge seriously, continuously striving to exceed these privacy standards and ensure the highest level of data protection.

Follett Software Security Champions

Follett Software values the contributions of independent security researchers who invest time and effort to make our applications more secure. We encourage responsible reporting of any potential areas for improvement or vulnerabilities that may be found in our applications via our Responsible Disclosure Program.

Reassure Your Stakeholders About the Safety of Student Data

Follett Software upholds compliance through adherence to numerous rigorous regulations, including:

  • Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Regulations (FERPA)
  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  • Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act
  • Breach Laws, Data Residency Laws
  • Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)
  • Sarbanes-Oxley Act
  • State contracts for reporting