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In the Name of Watergate: Returning FERPA to its Original Design
May 21, 2017Mary Margaret PenroseLearn MoreThis article seeks to proffer an improved definition for education records under FERPA that wouldn't alter the legislation's original design.
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FOIA vs. FERPA/Scalia vs. Posner
May 21, 2017Kristin KnottsLearn MoreThis article examines how authorities under the Freedom of Information Act relate to FERPA. Login required.
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Sharing Student Information with Police: Balancing Student Rights with School Safety
May 21, 2017Lynn M. DaggettLearn MoreThis paper focuses on the body of laws (including FERPA) governing schools’ sharing of student information with police, an issue in both K-12 and higher educat…
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Privacy Quick Tips for Vendors
May 21, 2017Learn MoreThis resource contains privacy tips for vendors based on compliance with FERPA and COPPA. This resources also provides an overview of common cybersecurity risk…
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The Top 10: Student Privacy News (April – May 2017)
May 17, 2017Amelia VanceLearn MoreThe Future of Privacy Forum tracks student privacy news very closely, and shares relevant news stories with our newsletter subscribers.* Approximately every mo…
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Comparison of 2014 Student Data Privacy and Security Laws
May 15, 2017Learn MoreThis chart is intended to be a quick reference guide to the state laws on student data privacy and security which were passed in the 2014 legislative session.
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Position Statement: Parental Consent Exemptions
May 15, 2017Learn MoreThis resource represents the SIIA's position regarding student data laws: prohibitions in law that prevent – or create confusion about – a parent's ability to …
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Many States Collect Graduates’ Employment Information, but Clearer Guidance on Student Privacy Requirements Is Needed
May 14, 2017Learn MorePostsecondary education plays an important role in producing a skilled workforce able to compete in the global economy. Some stakeholders have suggested that c…
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California AB 1584 Compliance Checklist for School District Technology Services Agreements
May 14, 2017Learn MoreTechnology services agreements entered into, amended, or renewed by a local education agency on or after January 1, 2015 must include specific requirements. Th…
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Dismantling a Dual-Headed System of Governance: How a Regulatory Overlap Undercuts the Security of Student Health Information in Public Schools
May 11, 2017Bryan ThurmondLearn MoreThis article argues that regulating student health information through two separate federal statutes further monitored by two separate administrative agencies …
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Foster Care and Education Q&A
May 11, 2017Learn MoreThis Q&A document addresses how recent changes to FERPA can help child welfare agencies gain access to school records.
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Privacy Evaluation Questions
May 10, 2017Learn MoreThe Qualitative questions are part of the questions used to drive the Common Sense District Privacy Evaluation Initiative. These qualitative questions can be u…
