The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) contains several provisions that are important to students such as access to educational files, the release of personally identifiable records, directory information and transcripts. University employees may need to access student data to fulfill employment responsibilities. It is important to understand that the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects student data from unlawful use and disclosure.
Policy
View the university's interpretation of FERPA.
Training
View a training video published by the Office of University Compliance.
Confidentiality Agreement
Read the agreement to uphold this student privacy law.
Other Resources
University Compliance Program -