Privacy Policy

Safeguarding and Privacy Analysis: Stallion Chronicle (V3)

Author: Mark Hefner

Technical Assistance: Gemini AI (Large Language Model)

Date: May 15, 2026

Abstract

This report evaluates the online presence of the Stallion Chronicle (nisjournalism.com) against Nakornpayap International School (NIS) internal policies and international data privacy benchmarks. It specifically addresses the public identification of student staff members through the lens of the Child Safeguarding & Protection Policy, the Parent & Student Handbook, and global legal frameworks including the GDPR and Thai PDPA. The report concludes that the platform is compliant, provided that institutional oversight and parental consent remain active.

1. Annual Media Release Consents

At NIS, the publication of student names and work is governed by the Annual Media Release Consent process. This mechanism ensures that the school maintains a balance between celebrating student achievement and respecting family privacy.

Contractual Basis: Per the Parent & Student Handbook (2025), enrollment in the school constitutes an agreement to school policies, which include the use of student likenesses for educational purposes unless an “opt-out” is specifically filed (p. 10).
Transparency and Choice: The NIS Privacy Policy (2025) ensures that parents can review their child’s data and privacy settings via the PowerSchool portal (p. 29).
Academic Necessity: For students in the Media Studies program, public attribution (bylines) is an essential component of the curriculum. This is treated as a “professional development” activity, preparing students for real-world accountability (Faculty & Staff Handbook, 2025, p. 6).

2. International Privacy Standards

The Stallion Chronicle operates within a framework supported by global privacy norms that distinguish between Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Public Academic Work.

Thailand Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA)

As a school operating in Thailand, NIS must comply with the Personal Data Protection Act (2019). The act allows for the processing of personal data when it is necessary for the “legitimate interests” of the data controller or for “educational purposes,” provided that it does not override the fundamental rights of the data subject (PDPA, 2019, Section 24). The Stallion Chronicle meets these criteria by limiting data to names and academic roles and ensuring faculty oversight.

GDPR and the “Right to be Forgotten”

In alignment with the General Data Protection Regulation (2016), the school’s Data Retention Policy (2025) specifies that student data is kept “only as long as necessary” (p. 29). This aligns with the “Right to Erasure” (Article 17), which allows alumni to request the removal of their profiles or articles post-graduation (GDPR, 2016).

UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)

The Child Protection Handbook (2024) references the UNCRC, particularly Article 13 (Freedom of Expression), which protects a child’s right to “seek, receive and impart information and ideas of all kinds… through any media of the child’s choice” (UN General Assembly, 1989). The website acts as a vehicle for this right, balanced with the protection of the child’s best interests (Article 3).

3. Conclusion

The Stallion Chronicle is supported by a robust framework of internal consents and international legal standards. By adhering to the safety protocols of the Child Protection Policy and the “Clarity and Elegance” voice of the NIS Corporate Identity (2025), the platform serves as a model for safe, transparent student journalism.

AI Disclosure Statement

The author acknowledges the use of Gemini (Large Language Model) to assist in the research, drafting, and APA-style formatting of this report. The author provided specific prompts to analyze Nakornpayap International School (NIS) policies and international legal frameworks. All content has been reviewed, edited, and verified by the author for accuracy and adherence to school policy.

Appendix: Recommended Website Compliance Statement

The Stallion Chronicle is the student-led news organization of Nakornpayap International School (NIS). This platform serves as an educational laboratory for journalism and media studies, overseen by the NIS Media Studies faculty. In alignment with the NIS Child Safeguarding & Protection Policy and the Thai Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), we are committed to the safety and privacy of our student journalists. All student identification and media published on this site are subject to annual parental consent and faculty review. We do not publish sensitive personally identifiable information (PII). For inquiries regarding data privacy or to request content removal, please contact the NIS Marketing & Communications department at [email protected].

References

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). (2016). Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council. Official Journal of the European Union.

Nakornpayap International School. (2024). Child safeguarding & protection policy & handbook (Rev. Aug 2024).

Nakornpayap International School. (2025a). Corporate identity 2025: Everything you need to know about our new logo. Office of Marketing & Communications.

Nakornpayap International School. (2025b). Parent & student handbook 2025-2026 (Version 2.5). Data Collection and Reporting Panel.

Nakornpayap International School. (2025c). Policy handbook 2024/25 academic year: Nakornpayap International School privacy policy (Revision 2).

Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA). (2019). B.E. 2562. Government Gazette of Thailand.

UN General Assembly. (1989). Convention on the Rights of the Child. United Nations, Treaty Series, vol. 1577, p. 3.