I've gained a better understanding of the regulations for FERPA.
I have gained an understanding of the policies that outline the guidelines of an institution's ability to share a student's information with others within the institution or outside the institution. Being mindful of these guidelines are of the utmost importance before sharing any personal identifiable information about a student.
Understanding FERPA is very important and necessary and if you are unsure err on the side of caution when disclosing information.
This section was very helpful in reminding us the importance of student privacy and why those policies were put in place.
When considering a request for releasing information about a student, it is better to be cautious and inquire further if this is allowed by FERPA and /or the institution.
Comment on Lisa Creach's post: I too have learned much about the FERPA and agree that this knowledge is truely insightful.
I like knowing the specifics of how a student can request their information be released for the purpose of licenses given to employers and such.
FERPA by understanding the policies and procedures. This info is very important and helpful
Ensuring that I am thorough with ALL student files and being sure to check for notices on student profiles is important when working with student information. Being sure to keep all information private if a student requests, protecting personal information, etc are all responsibilities that I as a professional am tasked with staying vigilant in.
I learned that University ABC must be cognizant and conscientious regarding the safety and security of students' information. I, most likely will survey students to get a "consensus" on the most effective way to inform them of their rights, while informing them of some of the limitations, i.e., larger responsiblites of the uninversity to safeguard everyone, including the institution itself.
It is important to understand FERPA because it will help to protect the students and the institute by understanding what should be released and what not.
Changes have been made to how much is released by a school regarding student information.
I have learned the importance of understanding and properly utilizing release forms for information. I intend to double check all of our forms to ensure that we are in compliance.
FERPA policies must be understood by everyone. If in doubt this should be escalated to the administration. Realistically educational records are confidential and should only be accessed when people have a legitimate reason.
It is imperative for staff to understand FERPA and follow the rules.
The importance of understand who can be able to ask for a release of our information and in what places can be shared without our concern.
It is important to understand what can and cannot be released when dealing with student information
Authentication is essential in ensuring a student's privacy and upholding FERPA.
I've learned that the guidelines for schools are very specific about the policies and procedures that they must or may do. The nuances of where and how information is provided is very important when considering student privacy.
Any student indentifiable information is confidential and is handled very seriously.
