The effective use of student data is essential for improving student outcomes and equipping educators with the information they need to help every student remain on a path to educational success. Student data can help teachers personalize and customize instruction, equip parents and students with information to make informed educational choices, and assist policymakers with program evaluations and resource allocations. In a world where knowledge is power, student data provides parents, students, and educators with the tools they need to ensure every student attains his or her potential. At the same time, parents and students must be able to trust that student educational data is secure, kept private, and used solely for the betterment of students' educational experience. Recent legislative activity indicates the ongoing policy questions regarding how student data is collected, stored, used, and shared. This brief report discusses what principles should guide student data privacy polices and ExcelinEd's recommended student data privacy policies.