Tutor.com - A Trojan Horse in Classrooms?

A Chinese-owned financial corporation, Tutor.com, has been flagged for its ties to Primavera Holdings Limited, a firm owned by Chinese nationals. This association has raised concerns about data security and privacy, especially in American classrooms. Parents Defending Education highlighted that at least 100 school districts across the U.S. provide students access to Tutor.com, with states like California having it offered in 24 different districts. Senator Tom Cotton has expressed worries about the Department of Defense's contract with Tutor.com, emphasizing the risks to national security due to Chinese ownership. Despite assurances from Tutor.com that they are an American company and comply with U.S. laws, concerns persist regarding data collection and potential exposure to the Chinese government[1][2][5].

Citations:
[1] https://nypost.com/2024/03/13/us-news/chinese-company-infiltrating-classrooms-across-the-country-putting-students-data-at-risk-parent-activist-group/
[2] https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/2901281/chinas-purchase-academic-support-site-jeopardizes-students-security/
[3] https://www.tutor.com/privacy
[4] https://www.tutor.com/press/press-releases-2022/20220915
[5] https://kmph.com/news/local/fresno-schools-using-tutoring-service-flagged-for-connection-to-chinese-firm-california-unified-school-district-tutorcom-tutor-primavera-capital-group-parents-defending-education-china-ccp-crisis-in-the-classroom