- News Article
Legal Implications of Using Digital Technology in Public Schools: Effects on Privacy
May 8, 2017Learn MoreThis article discusses the potential risks to students when districts incorporate technology by considering who is collecting data and why it is problematic. …
- News Article
Fun with Dick and Jane and Lawrence: A Primer on Education Privacy as Constitutional Liberty
May 8, 2017Learn MoreThis article discusses concepts related to privacy derived from caselaw and other broader sources, and how these concepts apply to children's privacy with resp…
- Website
EPIC Student Privacy Project Website
May 8, 2017Learn MoreThis website offers recent FERPA news, resources regarding Federal actions on student privacy, and other resources to understand recent government action on st…
- Report
Data De-identification: An Overview of Basic Terms
Apr 28, 2017Learn MoreThis document is intended to assist educational agencies and institutions with maintaining compliance with privacy and confidentiality requirements under the F…
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FERPA Exceptions Summary
Apr 28, 2017Learn MoreThe various exceptions to FERPA can be confusing and difficult to keep track of. The FERPA Exceptions Summary is intended to be a handy visual aid to help iden…
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Best Practices for Data Destruction
Apr 28, 2017Learn MoreThe Data Destruction document is a best practices guide on properly destroying sensitive student data after it is no longer needed. It details the life cycle o…
- Report
U.S. Department of Education Final FERPA Regulations: Advisory and Overview
Apr 28, 2017Learn MoreThis overview and analysis of the U.S. Department of Education's (ED) finalized regulations to clarify and update the federal Family Educational Rights and Pri…
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Complying with FERPA and Other Federal Privacy and Security Laws and Maximizing Appropriate Data Use
Apr 28, 2017Learn MoreIn addition to understanding and complying with FERPA, states also have the responsibility to understand and comply with state data privacy and security laws, …
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Getting the Facts Straight about Education Data
Apr 28, 2017Learn MoreThis resource provides facts about common education data misconceptions, including the perceived federal role in data collection, sensitive student information…
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Federal Privacy Laws that Apply to Children and Education
Apr 28, 2017Learn MoreThis resource identifies federal policies that safeguard and protect the confidentiality of personal information. Although this list is not exhaustive, it high…
- Video, Webinar
FERPA 201: Data Sharing Under FERPA
Apr 27, 2017Learn MoreThis 30-minute course examines in greater depth and detail some of the concepts introduced to you in PTAC's "FERPA 101" course. It provides an overview of the …
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FERPA 101 For Local Education Agencies
Apr 27, 2017Learn MoreThis 40-minute course will help you to understand the responsibilities of local educational agencies and educational institutions under FERPA. At the end of th…