This 2012 case study illustrates how specific provisions of FERPA may be implemented, specifically how an SEA shares data with a Head Start Program. Published by: Privacy Technical Assistance Center […]
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Data De-identification Glossary of Terms
This 2012 document provides a description of the terminology associated with privacy and confidentiality requirements under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Published by: Privacy Technical Assistance Center […]
OSEP Policy Letter to Edmunds on procedural safeguards
This 2012 letter from OSEP determines that the term “early intervention records” is the same as “education records” for the purposes of the confidentiality protections under Part C of the […]
FERPA 101
This 2011 webinar provides a basic overview of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The webinar is intended to inform education officials, teachers and staff at state and […]
Cloud Computing
This 2015 update of a 2012 document is designed to assist educational agencies and institutions that are considering using cloud computing solutions for education data. It contains responses to frequently […]
Data Security Checklist
This 2011 document assists stakeholder organizations, such as state and local educational agencies, with developing and maintaining a successful data security program. Published by: Privacy Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) Data […]
The Forum Guide to Data Ethics
This 2010 guide presents best practices in the ethical use and management of education data and is intended to improve the quality of education data gathered for use by policymakers […]
Statistical Methods for Protecting Personally Identifiable Information in Aggregate Reporting
This 2010 technical brief provides guidance on how to protect personal information in a statewide longitudinal data system including information on the mitigation of disclosure risk. Published by: Statewide Longitudinal […]
Data Stewardship: Managing Personally Identifiable Information in Student Education Records
This 2010 technical brief provides guidance on how to protect personal information in the collection, processing, storage, and use of electronic student education records. Published by: Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems (SDLS) […]
Basic Concepts and Definitions for Privacy and Confidentiality in Student Education Records
This 2010 technical brief is the first in a series of briefs written to provide guidance on how to protect personal information in a statewide longitudinal data system. Published by: […]