ClassDojo Adopts Deletion Policy for Student Data

The maker of ClassDojo, a popular behavioral tracking app used in schools across the United States, announced revisions in the way it retains student information. Starting in January, the company intends to keep students’ behavioral records for only one school year. “We are not a data company. So we have no need to keep any data beyond allowing it to be communicated between teachers, parents and students,” said Sam Chaudhary, the co-founder of ClassDojo. “We think one year will give busy parents an opportunity to find time to review this information.”