Privacy and Disclosure of Student Records (FERPA)

Privacy and Disclosure of Student Records (FERPA)

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (also known as FERPA) is a federal law that affords students at institutions of higher education the right to have access to their education 记录, the right to seek to have the 记录 amended, and the right to have some control over the disclosure of personally identifiable information 从教育记录来看.

Does a student have the right to inspect and review 记录 maintained by the University 与他或她直接相关的?

Yes, subject to certain narrow exceptions, each student has the right to inspect and 查看他或她的所有教育记录.

  • Generally, a student who would like to inspect or review his or her education 记录 is able to do so by making an informal request directly to the Univeristy office or 负责记录的官员.
  • A student who would like to make a request pursuant to his or her rights under FERPA to inspect or review his or her education 记录 should do so through the 网上申请表格 or by directly contacting the University's Compliance Officer.

What 记录 are covered by a student's right to inspect and review?

Subject to very limited exceptions and exclusions, a student has the right to inspect and review all 记录 that are directly related to the student and maintained by the University or by someone acting for the University.

  • The University is not required to permit a student to inspect and review 记录 such as the student's parents' financial 记录, certain letters of recommendation, or 执法记录. 但一般的规则是学生 is permitted to inspect and review all 记录 that meet the general definition.
  • If a University official believes that a student should not be permitted to review certain 记录 that the student has requested, the University official should contact the Office of General 法律顾问 as soon as possible.

Is there any way for a student to request that the University fix errors or mistakes 在学生的记录里?

Yes, it is possible for a student to request that the University amend the student's 记录.

  • If a student believes the education 记录 relating to the student contain information that is inaccurate, misleading, or in violation of the student's rights of privacy, he or she may ask the University to amend the record.
  • Requests should be submitted to the University official who serves as the record holder 正式的副本. If the student is not satisfied with the decision of the record holder, the student may appeal through the 网上申请听证表格 or by directly contacting the University's Compliance Officer.

When may the University disclose personally identifiable information about a student?

Except as permitted by University policy and FERPA, the University will not disclose personally identifiable information from a student's education 记录 unless the student has provided a signed and dated written consent prior to the disclosure.

  • The University may disclose student 记录 and personally identifiable information to other University officials, including professors and instructors, whom the University has determinated have a legitimate educational interest.
  • The University generally may disclose 'directory information' about a student.
  • The University may disclose de-identified 记录 and information, where the information that would identify a student has been removed.
  • The University may disclose student 记录 and personally identifiable information in other, very limited, circumstances that are specified in law and University policy.

What is 'directory information,' which generally can be disclosed?

'目录 information' means information contained in an education record of a student that would not generally be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if disclosed.

  • 目录 information includes, but is not limited to, the student's name, address, telephone listing, electronic mail address, photograph, date and place of birth, major field of study, grade level, enrollment status, dates of attendance, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, degrees, honors, and awards received, and the most recent educational agency 或就读的院校.
  • The University may disclose directory information without a student's consent, unless the student has exercised his or her right to opt out. 学生可以锻炼自己的能力 或者她有权选择退出通过联系 司法常务官办公室.

Where can the University's FERPA policies be found?

University policies are housed in a central location overseen by the Office of General 法律顾问.