I wasn't aware that the housing provider also fell under the FERPA protections: 

"A student housing facility owned by a third party that has a contract with an institution to provide housing for its students is considered to be under the control of the institution (whether the rent is paid directly by students or by the institution on their behalf). Therefore, records maintained by the third party or the institution, related to students living in that housing, are subject to FERPA."

I wonder if this applies to someone who, for example, does not have a contract with the school, but… >>>

I found the part about the hiring practices interesting and funny. One day, if we are together chatting, I will tell you why. Just know that sometimes the hiring practices are taken too literally...

As stated before, the idea of knowing exactly who has access to what data seems to be a full time job in and of itself. It seems that the best practice is to limit who can see any information to ensure that no legal issues arise.

The protection of private records is a complex idea. Between trying to understand who is a school representative or who has the right to what information, it might be best to seek legal assistance. Especially when it might not be clear what information is supposed to be kept private and what can be made available.

Institutions must be cautious about what they release to the public. It is best to obtain a student release.

After going through the module, I realized how easy it is to miss something important if you're not fully aware of the admission process. Having a checklist and knowing the requirements ahead of time definitely makes everything smoother. I’ll be paying extra attention to details moving forward to avoid any delays or confusion.

FERPA protects students records from unwanted outside people.

This training helped me see how important it is for admissions staff to know the latest rules, policies, and the school’s catalog. It’s not just about following the rules, but making sure we give students the best experience and stay in line with what’s expected. I also found it really helpful to hear different points of view from others. It gave me ideas on how to use what I’ve learned in real situations with students.

The rules of sole possession are fascinating. FERPA is meant to protect the student and what constitutes an academic record. 

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