The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, commonly known as FERPA, is a federal law that protects the privacy of student educational records.
Since I have taken the FERPA course, I will try to apply the information that I have learned in the future.
FERPA information is confidential. Ferpa is the HIPPA of student records
FERPA information is confidential. Ferpa is the HIPPA of student records
It is important to remain informed about FERPA, because it is what protects students and staff members information and keeps them safe.
It is important that a distinction is made between personal notes and notes shared as part of a student's official record.
I learned that it is everyone's responsibility to protect a student's record and adhere to FERPA regulations as it pertains to disclosure.
WOW! FERPA is a great way to protect personal information.
I've learned that FERPA protects a student's right to their records and student files, and not everyone has access to them even if they work in the educational institution.
I learned that notes made by an instructor (sole possession notes), as long as they are kept private and not shared with another party, do not have to be shared with the student.
Importance and understanding of FERPA
Understanding and importance of FERPA fundamentals
I will work with the Student Services team to confirm students are annually informed of their rights.
I learned how long a reasonable amount of time is for an educational institution has to turn over information. I also learned what information can be withheld and what would have to be handed over to the student if requested.
I had no idea around the rules regarding sole possession. I always thought anything and everything regarding the student could at some point be purple covered if it was given out without proper permission. It is when that information is being transferred that changes the rules for the student. I’m not sure I’ll change anything here though I still think it’s in my best interest to always treat every piece of information with the upmost and straight confidentiality.
I found this module helpful in emphasizing the rules around student information
From this module I have learned that not every employee of a company is allowed access to student records. Also, that there are no fines for FERPA violations but there are other ways that institutions can have FERPA enforced. It is great to know that our students' information is so protected even from parents and information should not be given out lightly.
This module covered FERPA and student privacy, which is important to my role as an admissions specialist as to not unintentionally violate students privacy by sharing information with anyone who is not authorized or granted permission by the student.
FERPA is a government regulation protecting the rights of student's educational records. All student information should be protected and is released on a strict need to know basis. The student has a right to opt out of any public disclosure of information and the penalties for violation of the law can lead to penalties for the educational institution.
It is important to know that students have a right to privacy regarding their educational records. Even if a parent of a student is requesting information, if that student is 18 years old or older, they must provide consent before information is shared. As a program director previously, it was my duty to ensure student's confidentiality and provide consents prior to discussing any educational information with another individual on the student's behalf.
I believe that we can do a better job at keeping our faculty and staff informed regarding FERPA by ensuring annual training is provided.
