FERPA in Action | Origin: CM141
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FERPA and Privacy: A Practical Approach --> FERPA in Action
Post what you've learned about this topic and how you intend to apply it. Feel free to post questions and comments too.
Working through this module gave me a stronger, more practical understanding of how FERPA functions in day-to-day educational settings.
Clearly FERPA is not only designed to protect student privacy, but it also provides protections to the institution. By clearly laying out requirements for access to records, both the student and the institution are protected.
During the application process, FERPA rights do not apply.
Schools must have written permission from the student to release any information from their education record.
Students rights & privacy always come first. Care should be taken to assure this happens.
Student information is a delicate matter so if you do not interact with a student, you do not need their information, and information should never be shared unless policy states you may.
As I dive deeper into the world of FERPA, I discovered that it entails much more than record privacy. It also includes a student's right to access and request amendments to their educational records.
From what i learned about FERPA is that is has protections for students so there records are safe
This information is so detailed it's difficult, but a lot of it seems like 'common sense' and I will always err on the side of caution - asking for written consent.
A student's right to opt out of directory information is persistent. This will continue to apply until the student actively chooses to rescind their request. This means even if the student graduates or withdraws from the institution, their opt-out preference remains valid unless they inform the school otherwise. Although FERPA rights continue after a student is no longer enrolled, they do end upon the death of a student.
What happens to deceased student records and that it is a delicate subject.
I learned that FERPA is very good for protection.
All the information that I have learned in this section is very clear and Educational Institutions must apply. We can look for the best practices in order to protect the privacy of the students.
I learned quite a bit about what requests may be released for different students and even deceased students!
The information defining the life and death status of President was new information (for me).
I learned students have the right to inspect and request corrections to their records. I need to be cautious when speaking with parents or others who may not have the legal right to student information without consent
While FERPA provides lots of help to students it also helps institutions in cases where student wish to get their records but might have unpaid dues and holds which need to be settled before they can get detailed transcripts. It also allows schools to redact information that might involve other students. While still maintaining proper protocol for staff and faculty.
This section spoke about the safeguards put into place and common practices to ensure that all information stays secure and protected.
