Bakpax
Not Approved
Why this application is not approved: Without a formal Data Privacy Agreement (DPA) in place with the district, Easel by TPT (formerly Bakpax) may not be approved for classroom use because its standard student privacy policy does not provide the legally binding assurances required by FERPA, COPPA, and Florida Statute 1006.1494. Regarding collection and usage, TPT’s digital tools collect student names, assignment responses, and authentication information; while the company commendably states it does not sell student data or display targeted advertising, a DPA is necessary to legally guarantee that data usage strictly aligns with district-approved educational purposes. In terms of storage, TPT employs strong security measures—including data encryption and maintaining IMS Global TrustEd Apps certification—but a localized DPA is essential to formally mandate adherence to state-specific breach notification timelines and district security audits. A concern for parents and teachers regarding re-disclosure is that standard terms allow sharing student data with internal staff and third-party service providers; a customized agreement ensures these transfers are strictly limited under FERPA's "school official" exception. Finally, regarding destruction, while TPT explicitly notes that they routinely sign DPAs with districts upon request, relying solely on their standard public policy does not guarantee the automatic, verified, and permanent destruction of all student-related data upon the conclusion of the educational contract, which is a mandatory requirement under Florida privacy law.
About this application
Bakpax is an AI-powered grading assistant that automatically interprets and grades handwritten student work. It provides educators with near-instant feedback on student performance and highlights specific learning gaps, significantly reducing time spent on manual grading.
Information this application may collect
No data-sharing agreement is on file for this application.
For the vendor's own description, see its privacy policy (opens in new tab) and terms of service (opens in new tab) .