Data Security in the New "Mriya" Educational App

The recently announced updates to the "Mriya" educational app do not jeopardize the confidentiality of data belonging to teachers, students, and their parents.

The Ministry of Digital Affairs confirmed that no third party has access to users' personal information, commenting on the situation for "UP. Life".

Earlier, social media users expressed concerns about data security, noting provisions of Cabinet Resolution No. 177 that regulates the app's operation. The document states that "economic entities" and information systems may be "connected" to it.

The Ministry clarified that this refers to "Mriya" partners with whom cooperation occurs within defined limits, as well as educational systems that can be technically integrated into the app.

These partners:

• provide materials for the content library;
• are involved in a bonus program, where students receive incentives such as movie tickets, workshops, and access to courses.

However, the Ministry emphasizes that partners do not have access to personal data or the administrative part of the system.

"Economic entities do not gain access to the app or its data. The resolution discusses the possibility of technical integration, for example, to display bonus information," the Ministry explained.

The app developers noted that economic entities undergo verification before joining the educational app, and their integration occurs exclusively through official procedures that meet information security requirements.

"No third party has access to personal data of teachers, students, or their parents (guardians)," the Ministry stated.

It was also added that authorization in the app through BankID or "Diy" does not pose a risk of personal data leakage, as this information is not stored or transmitted when logging into the app.

"All components of the "Mriya" ecosystem are created in accordance with current legislation and respecting principles of user data protection," the Ministry concluded.

As a reminder, testing of the educational app will begin in 2024 in 40 schools. The beta version of "Mriya" will be available in September of that year.

In the app, students receive an ID card, the ability to complete educational tasks, view educational content, and plan their day.

Thanks to the app, educators can create electronic lesson plans, fill out journals, assign grades, and mark attendance.

Additionally, the platform offers functionality for parents to check their children's learning outcomes, homework, and schedules.