Inbox Design's SchoolBridge platform achieves ST4S certification renewal for 2026-2027, remaining New Zealand's only ST4S-assessed school communications platform.
SchoolBridge by Inbox Design Renews ST4S Cybersecurity and Privacy Certification for 2026& - 2027
Inbox Design is proud to announce that our premier school software platform, SchoolBridge, has successfully renewed its Safer Technologies for Schools (ST4S) certification for the 2026 - 2027 period.
This successful renewal independently verifies that SchoolBridge and Inbox Design continue to meet the rigorous privacy, data protection, and cyber-security standards required under the ST4S program. Far from a one-off assessment, this milestone proves that our data security practices stand up to strict annual evaluation.
Crucially, SchoolBridge remains the only New Zealand-built school communications platform assessed and certified under the ST4S program.
Why ST4S Certification Matters for NZ Schools
In an era of rising cyber incidents, website compromises, and growing concerns regarding offshore data hosting, schools require absolute transparency and accountability from their software providers. Our stance has always been clear: privacy and security must come first.
ST4S certification is not a passive tick-box exercise. Achieving renewal requires ongoing, operational evidence that robust privacy, security, and risk controls are actively embedded into our day-to-day development and infrastructure.
Built from the ground up with data safety at its core, this certification spans across both our core platform and our integrated AI services. It offers boards, principals, and IT administrators total confidence that SchoolBridge has been rigorously vetted against internationally recognized, education-specific safety standards.
What is Safer Technologies for Schools (ST4S)?
The Safer Technologies for Schools (ST4S) framework is a collaborative initiative supported by the New Zealand Ministry of Education and Australian State Ministries. It establishes a standardized benchmark to help educational institutions identify digital tools that deliver elite standards of data privacy and cybersecurity.
Because the NZ Ministry of Education is an active signatory to the ST4S program, utilizing an ST4S-certified platform drastically simplifies a school's internal risk assessment and compliance obligations.
Our Ongoing Commitment to Secure EdTech
While we are incredibly proud of this 2026–2027 renewal, we view data protection as an ongoing responsibility. As SchoolBridge continues to evolve—incorporating advanced, secure AI features—Inbox Design remains dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of trust, transparency, and data sovereignty for schools and their communities.