The changing landscape of online classes and electronic records adds several additional layers of complexity to how we need to safeguard student data.
The exceptions to where disclosing student information can be done with the proper request and reasons for said request.
It is interesting to note how the different acts and amendments affect one another in terms of release of information.
This section was helpful to learn of the different exceptions within FERPA, such as HIPAA, Soloman Amendment, Patriot Act, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and SEVIS
I found it interesting to learn about the how the Solomon Act supersedes most elements of FERPA.
This section made more aware of how important it is to identify before releasing information.
I never considered the online teaching environment as it applies to FERPA. Protecting a student's information while participating in an online discussion or panel, must be addressed while at the same time implemented the educational requirements of the course or institution.
This module was extremely helpful in helping to identify and safeguard protected information in the educational setting.
This module again reiterates the importance of protecting student information and maintaining confidentiality. It also high lighted other acts such as HIPPA and the Solomon act that are directley related to FERPA. It was very interesting to see what information an institution is permitted to list publicly.
This segment was intriguing. I have been in education for a while, receiving FERPA training regularly. This acknowledged, I do not remember discussions of the USA Patriot Act, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, Solomon Amendment, or Selvis. I anticipate referring back to this FERPA training. I have a heightened awareness to not share anything unless I know it is legal to do so.
There are a lot of challenges to consider when it comes to FERPA. FERPA includes student housing, software providers, and vendors if student information is included. There are other laws that need to be considered which affect decisions about FERPA law like HIPPA law, The Soloman Amendment, The USA Patriot Act, The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, and The Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). Online education students are protected under FERPA and students may not be anonymous while completing online work. Staff and students must be careful when posting information online. Youtube is a public website that should never be utilized for staff or student posts otherwise FERPA laws may be violated.
I was not aware until now that a military recruiter can request certain information from the age of 17 and older.
This section clarifies differences between HIPAA and FERPA, and clarifies tools and procedures, such as electronic signature.
I have had students record my lessons w/o my permission. Always make sure you give them permission to record your lectures ect.
Smatt
Online courses have added to the protection of FERPA and it’s important to be aware how this can have an impact on student records and privacy and how to stay compliant.
In this module I learned about how advancing technologies have changed the way FERPA is adhered to and other laws that affect FERPA application.
Students may not remain anonymous for online discussion boards.
In the module "FERPA Challenges to Consider" I learned how other regulations could affect FERPA, for example HIPAA and Solomon Amendment. Also, it show examples of how FERPA applies to software vendors or how to handle technology topics under FERPA, for example, when publishing video from a class with students presentations.
FERPA protects student privacy and controls who can access their records. I’ll follow these rules to keep student information safe and share it only when allowed.
