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FERPA Compliance Audits: Assessing and Improving Privacy Practices
Regular compliance audits identify gaps before they become violations. Proactive assessment ensures continuous improvement in student privacy protection.
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FERPA Compliance
Protecting student privacy and ensuring regulatory compliance
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Research and Data Sharing Under FERPA: Supporting Studies While Protecting Privacy
Educational research improves practice, but requires access to student data. FERPA provides pathways for legitimate research while maintaining privacy protections.
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Special Education Records: Extra Protections, Extra Care
Special education records receive enhanced protections under both FERPA and IDEA. Understanding these overlapping requirements is essential for compliance and student privacy.
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FERPA Staff Training: Building a Privacy-Aware Culture
FERPA compliance depends on staff behavior. Training everyone who handles student information—not just administrators—creates a culture where privacy protection is everyone's responsibility.
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Student Records Retention: How Long to Keep What
Proper records retention balances legal requirements, operational needs, and privacy principles. Keep records long enough to meet obligations, but not so long that they become liability.
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Data Breach Response: Protecting Students When Security Fails
Data breaches happen even in well-protected organizations. Having a clear response plan minimizes damage, maintains trust, and ensures compliance with notification requirements.
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Parent Access Rights Under FERPA: Managing Record Requests and Amendments
FERPA gives parents the right to inspect and review their child's education records. Understanding how to handle these requests properly is essential for compliance and maintaining family trust.
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FERPA and Ed Tech Vendors: Protecting Student Data in the Digital Age
Schools increasingly rely on third-party technology vendors who access student data. Understanding how FERPA applies to these relationships is essential for protecting student privacy while leveraging educational technology.
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Directory Information and FERPA: What Schools Can Share Without Consent
FERPA's directory information exception allows schools to share certain student information without consent—but only if properly designated and with parent opt-out rights protected.
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FERPA Fundamentals: Understanding Student Privacy Rights
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act protects student education records. Understanding FERPA's requirements is essential for any school collecting, storing, or sharing student data.