FERPA

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) is a federal statute which gives students certain rights with regard to their “education records.”   More information concerning FERPA can be found on the Georgia Tech Registrar’s website  and the Department of Education's website.

Resources:

FERPA vs. Public Records Laws (NACUANOTES:  Vol. 14, No. 5 - June 6, 2016)

The Revised FERPA Regulations and Increased Access to Personally Identifiable Information (NACUANOTES:  Vol. 11, No. 9 - April 5, 2013)

Key Issues in Managing Data Breach Risk in Higher Education:  Practical Tips for Before, During and After (NACUANOTES:  Vol. 17, No. 1 - October 12, 2018)