IMS TrustEd Apps^™ Overview

Most educational applications are designed and managed by vendors who attempt to protect the identity of the individuals accessing the program and the data that they generate. However, a comprehensive review of student privacy, data security, and other safety issues is the responsibility of the school or district to ensure that appropriate safeguards of student data are in place. Vetting educational applications can provide additional assurance that the information gathered by these educational applications is being used responsibly. The TrustEd Apps program is the IMS process of vetting applications and certifying them for data privacy using the rubric which was collaboratively developed by the IMS Global community.

Click here to view all current supplier recipients of the TrustEd Apps Seal.

Member Resources

• Get Data Privacy certified and earn the IMS TrustEd Apps Certified Seal.

• Review the TrustEd Apps vetting process and collaborate with other IMS members in the TrustEd Apps Forum.

• See product reviews and vet products via the IMS Product Directory.

• Learn about the TrustEd Apps Preferred Partner Program.

Public Resources

• Watch (or listen to) the intro to IMS TrustEd Apps and Data Privacy webinar.

• View Data Privacy certified applications in the IMS Product Directory.

• Review the TrustEd Apps Rubric.

• Join the TrustEd Apps Alliance to get involved.

For more information, review the Trusted Apps FAQs or contact TrustEdApps@imsglobal.org and visit the TrustEd Apps FAQs page for answers to your questions about TrustEd Apps.