Know Your Rights: Education Records
Education records can consist of anything that is directly related to you/your child and maintained by a school or other educational agency. They could include information such as
Read MoreEducation records can consist of anything that is directly related to you/your child and maintained by a school or other educational agency. They could include information such as
Read MoreThe Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) allows public schools to release directory information to almost anyone. While there isn’t a standard definition of directory information that all schools follow, it can include your child's
Read MoreMaria requested a copy of her file from the California Student Aid Commission. When it arrived, she was shocked to find that in addition to her file, the names, addresses, Social Security numbers and phone numbers of 20 other people were in the same envelope as her record. Read More
Leslie didn't keep up with the college from which she graduated and was surprised when the college's alumni association was able to locate her. Read More
A photo of Samantha's child was posted on the school's website (along with the entire student body)—grouped by grade/teacher with a list of the child's itinerary. Read More
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On January 1, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) went into effect giving all Californians new privacy rights. This highly-anticipated state law provides residents with the right to
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