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September, 30, 2025 • Less than 1 minute read
This semester, Bookshelf+ went live for select publisher-approved titles, bringing a new generation of study tools directly into the Bookshelf® eReader platform that students...
September 18, 2025 • 1 minute read
By: Mike Hale, Ph.D., Chief Learning Officer
In an era where educational institutions face an average of 2,500 cyber attacks per week and students increasingly rely on digital tools to succeed, privacy and security can no longer be afterthoughts rather they must be part of foundation. At VitalSource, we don’t just meet compliance standards. We help set them.
We recently completed a rigorous, year-long SOC 2 Type II audit, one of the most stringent benchmarks in data security and operational excellence. While we are incredibly proud of that effort and achievement, we also know our commitment needs to go further than certifications, and it does. Privacy is built into the DNA of our platforms, from zero PII integration options to secure, encrypted data environments and user-controlled data sharing. This isn’t just a checklist exercise; it’s our core value system.
But it begs the question, how does this help our partners?
Institutions face a tightening regulatory landscape — balancing FERPA, GDPR, COPPA, and now AI usage guidelines — all while trying to innovate and keep students safe. That’s where choosing the right partner matters. Our privacy-by-design approach means:
How to Vet for Security
We know this is a lot to juggle but by asking a few important, and hard, questions, you can know if your vendor is meeting the standards you need. Start by asking:
Your students deserve the best protection and your institution deserves a partner committed to building for the long term.
Learn more about what SOC II compliance means for you. For more helpful info to vet your edtech privacy and security, download the Privacy & Security Checklist to assess your current tools.
September, 30, 2025 • Less than 1 minute read
By: Blake Perdue, Director, Product & Learning Platforms
This semester, Bookshelf+ went live for select publisher-approved titles, bringing a new generation of study tools directly into the Bookshelf® eReader platform that students...
September, 18, 2025 • Less than 1 minute read
By: Mike Hale, Ph.D., Chief Learning Officer
September, 9, 2025 • Less than 1 minute read
By: Rachel Van Campenhout, Ed.D., Senior Research Scientist
When I began my research partnership with Dr. Autry at Cal Poly Pomona, we did so with the aim of investigating a question of teaching and learning: how might the addition of...
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