Igor Belkin

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.

FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) is a U.S. federal law passed in 1974 that protects the privacy of students' educational records. It gives students the right to review their records, request corrections, and control who can access their personal information.