A Data Privacy Agreement (DPA) is a formal agreement that outlines how sensitive or personal data will be collected, used, shared, stored, and protected to ensure compliance with applicable laws and safeguard individual privacy. DPAs are particularly important in education because they establish clear protocols for the handling of student, staff, and institutional data, mitigating risks of unauthorized access, breaches, or misuse. In Florida, statutes such as the Florida Information Protection Act (FIPA) (§501.171, F.S.) and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (a federal law applicable nationwide) emphasize the need for school districts to adopt stringent data privacy measures. Furthermore, Florida school districts must adhere to state-specific education laws like §1002.222, F.S., which regulates the use of student information, requiring robust agreements with third-party vendors to ensure data confidentiality and security.