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FERPA and Privacy: A Practical Approach --> FERPA Compliance
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This helped me to understand all policies set in place to concerning the release of information.
Students have the right to review their records, make corrections, and control who has access to their data. Institutions are required to follow these rules and only disclose information if they have a legal basis or the student’s consent.
This part of FERPA is not fully enforced by many institutions. There are many cases when institutions post on social media or list student names of honor roll and graduation lists without specifically going back to what the student or parent indicated in the disclosure form.
Institutions have to be careful about what content can be released. If the student did not sign a release form, the college could get in trouble for violating FERPA.
FERPA is used to protect the students and the institutions they attend. Knowledge of what can and cannot be disclosed and to whom can protect our students and our schools from potential privacy violations and legal actions.
This module helped me to understand when information can be released, more about the required annual disclosure, and helped clarify directory information.
I'm glad there was a "best practices" section as there are so many things to consider, with the last one being, "When in doubt, it is always advisable to err on the side of caution and to not release student educational records without first fully notifying the student about the disclosure.", although I would add checking with appropriate school officials as well.
There are many ways that FERPA protects the students information especially by having a detailed process of who is and is not allowed access and who can grant access. There are more layers to the security of information than I knew.
So far, understanding FERPA has made me a little more aware of specific situations where it would be important to seek the assistance of a manager or HR personnel to assure that I don't unintentionally violate a student's right of privacy.
Its very importent that have policies set in place to understand the releasing of student information.
FERPA includes a wide umbrella of things so its important to exercise caution when dealing with student information.
Directory information may not if the student requests it not be shared. I found it interested that directory information includes such items as DOB and address, parents names, etc. It seems this could be harmful so not sure why it is okay to be shared publicly and only withheld by request.
Each school/institution should have a clear understanding of what information about a student can be disclosed to remain compliant.
I have recognized the significance of thoroughly understanding the policies and procedures related to the release of student data. This encompasses a comprehensive awareness of all aspects of record release, including the release of records to parents, exceptions to the standard procedures, managing requests for directory information, and handling school ID badges for students. I intend to apply this knowledge by proceeding carefully and deliberately when faced with a request, ensuring that any information I release aligns with the policies established by FERPA.
To protect both the rights of our students as well as the integrity of our school it is so important to understand the "ins and outs" of FERPA. This course was a great source of information!
Although a lot of the FERPA information is confusing, we faculty members have to regularly review this information to ensure compliance and max knowledge
I learned that the rules are very clear. Should you come across a situation that concerns the release of a students records to anybody besides the student, you should take a moment to ensure compliance with the regulations is maintained. A legitimate complaint could be costly to you and your institution, especially in the price of the student body trust.