In AI-powered education, protecting student privacy is essential—especially when it comes to complying with FERPA. While many platforms wrap their tools around large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, they leave sensitive student information exposed, relying on external AI providers’ privacy policies. These competitors put student data—names, addresses, phone numbers—at risk, as personal details can be shared with third-party systems.

Teachally takes a fundamentally different approach. From the moment data is entered, Teachally automatically redacts personally identifiable information (PII) such as names, emails, and Social Security numbers. This happens before any data leaves our secure servers, ensuring it never reaches the LLM. This process not only protects student data but also ensures full FERPA compliance, something other platforms fail to do effectively.

Unlike our competitors, which rely heavily on third-party privacy policies, Teachally’s built-in PII protection means district and school leaders can be confident that no sensitive data will be exposed. Competitors often fall short by not addressing FERPA’s strict requirements for data privacy, leaving schools vulnerable to violations. Teachally’s proactive redaction and privacy-first approach ensure that local, state, and federal privacy regulations are upheld every step of the way.