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What kids bring to school now: The digital backpack parents should check
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk Shawnte Passmore , WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· August 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points A concept known as a digital backpack is something parents should be aware of. Cybersecurity is a concern for parents in Detroit as their children head back to school.
Cybersecurity is a concern for parents in Detroit as their children head back to school. A concept known as a digital backpack is something parents should be aware of. This refers to the digital information that students carry with them.
It can include various types of data connected to their devices. For instance, location history and app activity are part of this digital information.
Further details about digital backpacks and how they impact students are available from cybersecurity experts, including an analyst with STACK Cybersecurity.
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Category: schools Published: August 17, 2026 Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News Reading time: 1 min
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