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New application raises privacy concerns

Aug. 16, 2023

Pinellas County Schools has become aware of an online application called Saturn that is raising privacy concerns. Saturn is not a Pinellas County Schools-approved online application, and access on our network and PCS devices has been blocked. However, students can still connect to the application on personal devices that are not connected to our network.  

Students are reportedly using the app to share personal information about their schools. Anyone, regardless of whether they are a student or not, can create an account, indicate that they attend a school, and provide school-related information such as a class schedule. Individuals are also able to upload videos, photos and links to social media applications, such as Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat.  

Anyone who creates an account can then view all of the information provided by other students. Therefore, we recommend that students not use this application.  

The safety and security of our students are top priorities for Pinellas County Schools. We encourage families to talk to their children about the importance of keeping personal information private.