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Data Breaches
Education

Will I be notified if a school has experienced a data breach exposing my/my child’s information?

It depends on your state’s data breach notification law.
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Education

Does my husband/wife have the right to access my education records?

No, they don’t (unless you’ve provided written consent). 
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Education

Can I get copies of my letters of recommendation that were sent to a college?

It depends. You’re allowed to request and get copies of your letters of recommendation unless you’ve signed a…
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Government IDs
Education

Can a school require me to provide my/my child’s Social Security number?

No. While a school may ask for your/your child’s Social Security number during enrollment, it must let you…
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Government IDs
California
Education

Can a school in California display my/my child’s Social Security number?

No, it’s against California law to publicly post or display someone’s Social Security number.
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Education

Can a school charge me a fee to get copies of my education records?

Yes, it can.
Resolving a Privacy Violation of Your Education Records
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Education

Resolving an Education Privacy Violation

If you think that your/your child’s education privacy rights have been violated, there are steps you can take…
Schools Can Share Your Child's Information
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Education

Schools Can Share Your Child's Information

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) allows public schools to release directory information…

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