I did not realize that you had to even protect student ppt. I knew that you could not put it on U-tube or social media, but if you wanted to use it as a example project you could not.
I wasn't aware of the following: Solomon Act, Gramm-Leach- Bailey and others- so learned something new!
Only with written permission form a student can an instructor post student images or work on his or her social media.
Requests by military recruit officers for student information to be used recruitment purposes must be accommodated.
I learned that there are some acts that do interfere with FERPA such as the Solomon act and HIPPA. This applies to my line of work because we regularly admit students with a military background so it is important to understand who can receive information and exactly what information they are eligible to receive through the Solomon act.
It was a surprise to learn that if a Homeland security requests to verify the individual’s identity and authority, the faculty must release the information as appropriate, and document accordingly without asking the purpose of this check up.
Technology poses another layer to FERPA. Keeping records safe and working with e-signatures is important in today's environment.
I learned how other laws can override FERPA with regard to students' information and educational records.
I learned about the Solomon act and the protections in place for online environments. As a former students in online classes, you sign the form and hardly ever look at the fine print. But, online classes are a lot easier to attend when you have a busy lifestyle and want to furhter your education.
This section provided insight into the the Solomon Amendment, the U.S. Patriot Act, the Gramm-Leach-Bailey Act and SEVIS. It also showed the similarities as well as differences between FERPA and HIPPA.
Interesting information - important to know these guidelines ; if I am unsure I need to refer to FERPA guidelines
all knds of safeguard are in place
I agree with many in stating that I was not aware of the Solomon Act. It's also important to note how much social media and online education has impacted the FERPA guidelines and how adminstration needs to double check to ensure they are protecting students' privacy.
I learned that the USA Patriot Act can amend FERPA and information can be released without parent or student consent to the Attorney General of the United States if it is in connection with an investigation or prosecution of terriosim crimes. The institution is not required to record the disclosure.
I have learned about how distance learning has impacted the right to a student's privacy. I wonder; ddoes student on a fully online program have the right to hide their visual identiy to other students and only allow access to their contact information (Email/class username)? Does physical anonymity fall under the "anonymus" identiy that a student is not allowed to have?
FERPA does not apply to students upon graduation and therefore, the institution would be allowed to release the resume to prospective employers without the FERPA documentation requirements. However, an institution may choose to document such sharing to demonstrate efforts to support graduates with career assistance.
I agree Karen. The takeaway is that records that are protected by FERPA are not susceptible to the HIPAA Privacy regulations and can be shared, for example to parents responsible for the dependent children.
In this module I was able to learn about the importance how FERPA is affected related to HIPPA, Solaman Amendment, and SEVIS. HIPPA has alot of similarities to FERPA protection of rights. I learned what the Solaman Admendment was and how it supercedes FERPA. This information is very relavent. The online method of teaching presents unique challenges with FERPA and it makes sense not to have Anonymous students since you need interaction between students and the instructor.
I'd like to see the law around needing written consent from a student to post their participation in a course online. I got many ideas about Best practices. I learned about the Solomon Amendment and the Patriot Act.... I need to find out what our policy on Esigning is though we tend to use it quite a bit.
It has been helpful to learn what must been released, what is not, when it is on a registry, and more. Laws are in place for the student and the institution.
