Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
FERPAFERPA gives parents, and students once they turn 18 or enter postsecondary school, the right to inspect and seek amendment of education records and generally requires written consent before personally identifiable information from those records is disclosed. It lists exceptions such as school officials with legitimate educational interests, directory information, and health or safety emergencies.
Jurisdiction
United States
Jurisdiction Type
federal
Country
United States
Effective Date
11/19/1974
Enforcing Authority
U.S. Department of Education (Student Privacy Policy Office)
Maximum Fine
Loss of federal funding
Fines Under This Regulation
0
Total Fine Amount (USD)
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Privacy Topics
educationstudent_recordsparental_consent
Key Articles
| Article | Description |
|---|---|
| §99.3 | Definitions |
| §99.10 | Right to inspect records |
| §99.20 | Right to amend records |
| §99.30 | Consent for disclosure |
| §99.31 | Disclosure exceptions |
| §99.33 | Redisclosure limitations |