Student confidentiality is very important and should be maintained at all times under the FERPA law.
It is important to understand what falls under FERPA with regard to education records. I also found it interesting that advisor or instructor notes that are personnel and never shared with the institution is not part of the educational record
The importance of protection and maintaining student confidentiality regarding their records.
Parents cannot have access to a student's records if the student is an adult.
Treat all student records and files with confidentiality.
Institutions are held liable if they do not comply with FERPA.
Although I have never had a request for information concerning students educational records, I would be very careful not to divulge any such information until reviewing FERPA requirements.
With this module, I’ve learned what information needs to be kept private for my students and will now apply that to my work.
The biggest takeaway for me is understanding what rights students have through FERPA as well as what an institution is and is not capable of sharing. Coming from an associate registrar background, I am provided with information that is highly private and important to students so understanding what is classified as an educational record and knowing what can be shared with who is essential when it comes performing my job correctly.
Confidentiality is an important aspect of work as a faculty member. It's critical that access to educational records be limited only to those that need this information to carry out their job responsibilities.
I never thought much about requests for records by third parties (the most surprising to me was a spouse), but it makes sense. As a personal rule, I never disclose anything to anyone until I am confident that the person asking for educational records is entitled to do so.
Great reminder of the Do's and Dont's for student information.
One of the most valuable takeaway point for me was to obtain a written permission signed by the student if someone is requesting any academic information.
Not everyone needs (or should have) access to all aspects of the student's records. I also wasn't aware about the handwritten notes part and when they become part of the record.
Biggest take away is how important my role is in making sure FERPA law is not violated, and what is considered an "Educational Record" and what is not.
Confidentiality is key, one has to always use discretion to avoid violating privacy. In addition, students have 180 days to file a complaint when they become aware of a violation.
FERPA is a regulated form that protects student information. Not everyone can or should have access to student information.
FERPA has taught me the importance of student privacy, and that a lot of information about a student cannot be disclosed. There is also a difference in educational and directory information.
FERPA is in place to keep student information on their records safe.
It is important to keep student data private. It is a challenge to ensure a party contacting an institution has authorization to view the documents.
