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 MoreComments of the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
Department of Education
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
RIN 1880-AA86
Submitted May 23, 2011
I. Background
Read MorePresentation by Beth Givens, Director
NACUA 41st Annual Conference
National Association of College and University Attorneys
San Diego, California
Outline of Presentation:
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In 1973 the U.S. Dept of Health Education and Welfare (HEW) to look at the impact of computerization on medical records privacy. The members wanted to develop policies that would allow the benefits of computerization to go forward, but at the same time provide safeguards for personal privacy.
Read MoreFrom the expansion of certain protections to the use of automation technology in law enforcement, this legislative session once again saw a number of bills centered around data privacy.
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