There are a lot of challenges to consider when it comes to FERPA. FERPA includes student housing, software providers, and vendors if student information is included. There are other laws that need to be considered which affect decisions about FERPA law like HIPPA law, The Soloman Amendment, The USA Patriot Act, The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, and The Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). Online education students are protected under FERPA and students may not be anonymous while completing online work. Staff and students must be careful when posting information online. Youtube is a public website that should never be utilized for staff or student posts otherwise FERPA laws may be violated.
