Introduction  The last decade has seen a rapid change to digital teaching methods. The use of EdTech tools, including virtual classrooms, artificial intelligence tutors, and LMS systems has made learning easier and more interactive. However, as technology continues to evolve, the embedding of digital platforms into the infrastructure of education raises questions regarding data privacy concerns and cybersecurity risks. The sheer amount of sensitive data that is harvested by EdTech companies, in addition to their increasing cyber threat capabilities, puts learners, teachers,...