[ GLOSSARY ]
What is SOPIPA?
Definition
Law and privacySOPIPA
SOPIPA, California's Student Online Personal Information Protection Act, limits how operators of K-12 online services use student data.
Why it matters for schools
It bars targeted ads, sale and disclosure not listed in the law, and bars building student profiles except in furtherance of K-12 school purposes. It requires security and deletion at the school's request. It allows adaptive or customized learning and the use of de-identified data to improve educational products. Its operator duties are not limited to public schools. Not legal advice.
[ FAQ ]
Questions and answers
Does SOPIPA apply to AI tools?
It applies to operators of K-12 online services, which can include AI tools used for school purposes.
Does SOPIPA allow personalized learning?
Yes. It allows adaptive or customized learning and de-identified data to improve educational products.
Does SOPIPA cover private schools?
Its operator duties are not limited to public schools.
[ SOURCES ]
Sources
Facts checked Oct 18, 2026.
- 1California Business and Professions Code 22584 (SOPIPA)Read Oct 18, 2026 · leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
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