PALO ALTO (May 12, 2025) – Pocketalk, the award-winning global leader in translation technology, sets a new industry standard as the first and only translation solution to earn third-party compliance certification from iKeepSafe. While Pocketalk has always operated in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), this certification demonstrates its unwavering commitment to upholding the highest standards of security and privacy.

Pocketalk offers a holistic, secure translation system for educators and district administrators looking to create language-inclusive learning communities. The Pocketalk handheld device provides instant, two-way translation, allowing educators to communicate seamlessly with students and families in over 84 languages. With voice and camera translation capabilities, students can translate spoken conversations, worksheets, and even whiteboard lessons, without relying on personal cell phones, ensuring privacy and security.

Ventana is Pocketalk’s administrative platform, giving district leaders visibility into device usage and language trends while maintaining strict security controls. With Ventana, administrators can track how often devices are used, identify translation needs, and remotely lock or wipe lost devices to protect sensitive data.

“As a non-native English speaker, and with experience both as a student and an educator, I truly understand how transformative Pocketalk can be in the classroom,” said Arturo Guajardo, Director of K-12 Partnerships at Pocketalk. Guajardo, who has over 31 years of experience as a bilingual and educational technology teacher in Texas, works directly with teachers to implement Pocketalk technology in the classroom.

“By achieving this milestone, Pocketalk reaffirms its dedication to protecting user data and ensuring regulatory excellence,” said Joe Miller, Pocketalk’s General Manager of the Americas. “The iKeepSafe certification reinforces our commitment to security across all aspects of Pocketalk technology, especially in educational environments. Educators can confidently provide the best learning experiences for students and families from diverse language backgrounds with the assurance that their data remains safe and secure.”

In addition to the COPPA and FERPA compliance verified by iKeepSafe, Pocketalk also supports ISO 27001, ISO 2707 certifications, and adheres to GDPR and HIPAA standards. 

Pocketalk is the trusted partner to over 500+ school districts globally, including New York City Public Schools and San Diego Unified School District, and was recently awarded the Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence: Best of 2024 for its positive impact in classrooms. 

Pocketalk’s translation solutions are used in various industries, including schools, hospitals, government offices, polling stations, and manufacturing. Learn more about how Pocketalk is transforming communication at https://www.pocketalk.com/education.