🛡️ Why Data Privacy Matters for IB Coursework
Your coursework often contains sensitive content—personal details, academic performance, and drafts. Platforms handling your submissions must comply with robust privacy policies and security controls to ensure your information stays confidential and under your control.
🔎 RevisionDojo’s Commitment to Privacy
Privacy Policy & Legal Compliance
- Effective April 24, 2025, RevisionDojo’s Privacy Policy outlines data collection, usage, and user control rights under GDPR standards (revisiondojo.com).
- They offer transparency about personal data use and provide avenues for access, correction, or deletion requests.
Enterprise-Grade Security Infrastructure
RevisionDojo integrates features such as single sign-on (SSO), two-factor authentication (2FA via email codes), role-based access controls, and audit logging to manage permissions securely—especially in institutional settings (revisiondojo.com).
🔐 Privacy Controls Available to Users
Personal Data Handling
Users can:
- Control what personal information is provided
- Request edits or deletion of data
- Withdraw consent where applicable (including for under 18s, parental consent applies) (International Baccalaureate®)
Coursework Submission Options
- Submitting anonymized or pseudonymized drafts during beta-testing or pre-release without full identity exposure
- Instructor or tutor-only access settings to restrict who views submissions
⚙️ Institutional Users: Advanced Privacy Features
For schools deploying RevisionDojo at scale:
- Administrators can enforce custom user roles, provision access dynamically, and restrict group access within class or school subgroups (revisiondojo.com).
- Compliance with GDPR ensures a high standard of data protection, especially for European and UK students (revisiondojo.com).
📘 IB & Privacy Compliance Standards
According to the IB Privacy Policy, personal data may only be processed when legally justified, and with consent where required. They do not sell or rent student data, and transfers abroad are safeguarded by appropriate international legal agreements (International Baccalaureate®).
✅ Best Practices: Keep Your Coursework Safe
1. Review Permissions
Check settings in your RevisionDojo or other platforms to ensure only authorized individuals (your tutor or teacher) can access coursework uploads.
2. Use Strong Sign‑In
Enable 2FA on accounts. Use unique passwords and avoid public Wi‑Fi during uploads.
3. Understand Anonymity Options
In early assignments or drafts, consider submitting under initials or anonymized profiles until final submission.
4. Retain Revision Control
Keep personal copies of your drafts and ensure you can download or request deletion of submissions at any time.
5. Use Institution’s Agreement
If your school subscribes to RevisionDojo, ask to review the school’s institutional privacy contract—it often includes additional terms tailored to your region (revisiondojo.com, revisiondojo.com).
❓ FAQ: IB Course Privacy & Security
Q1: Is my personal information sold or shared?
No. RevisionDojo's policy states they do not sell, rent, or disclose personal data for advertising. IB policy also guarantees data is used only for IB‑related purposes (International Baccalaureate®, revisiondojo.com).
Q2: Can I get my data deleted?
Yes—you may request access, edits, or deletion of your personal information per GDPR rules (revisiondojo.com).
Q3: How is coursework stored securely?
RevisionDojo uses encrypted storage, audit logging, and restricted access via role-based permissions to protect your files.
Q4: What if I'm under 18?
Parental consent may be required. Platforms handling student data under 18 enforce additional privacy safeguards (revisiondojo.com, International Baccalaureate®).
Q5: Who else can see my uploads?
You control access settings. Institution admins may see student data only with consent or explicit delegated permissions.
📌 Final Thoughts: Study Safely with Confidence
Your coursework deserves protection as much as your grades. With clear privacy policies, robust security tools, and user-level controls, platforms like RevisionDojo empower you to:
- Manage who sees your drafts
- Enforce secure logins and encrypted data
- Request removal or correction of personal data
- Ensure compliance with GDPR or regional privacy laws
Study with confidence—knowing your data stays yours.
