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
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What’s a data breach?
A data breach is a security violation in which sensitive, protected or confidential data is copied, transmitted, viewed, stolen or used by an unauthorized individual. It could be a result of
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Does an employer need my permission before obtaining my education records?
Generally, yes. A school shouldn’t release student records without the authorization of an adult-age student or parent.
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Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Proposed Rulemaking: Comments to the Department of Education
Comments 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
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Samantha's Story: Having Her Child's Photo Posted on the School's Website Without Her Permission
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.
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College and University Privacy Issues: Social Security Numbers and Smart Cards
Presentation 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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