<p>FERPA not only protects students' privacy it also allows students access to their own educational records.&nbsp; Institutions have 45 days to provide student's access.&nbsp; Students also have the right to file a complaint when they become aware of a violation however they have 180 days to do this.&nbsp; The family compliance office of the department of education handles complaints.&nbsp; Enforcement of FERPA is provided under the General Education Powers Acgt.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>