This 2012 webinar presentation reviews key regulatory changes in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) related to data sharing and summarizes FERPA mandatory provisions and best practices for written agreements. Published by: Privacy Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) Data Sharing Under FERPA Webinar
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PTAC Case Study #2: Head Start Program
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 (PTAC) PTAC Case Study #2: Head Start Program
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 (PTAC) Data De-identification Glossary of Terms
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 IDEA and FERPA and exempt as “Protective Health Information” under the HIPAA Privacy Rule. Published by the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) OSEP Policy […]
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 local agencies and institutions about the requirements of FERPA. Presented by Privacy Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) FERPA 101 Recording and Transcript
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 asked questions about meeting necessary data privacy and data security requirements, including compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, to ensure proper protection […]
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 Security Checklist
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 and program decision-makers. Published by: The National Forum on Education Statistics The Forum Guide to Data Ethics
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 Systems (SDLS) State Support Team (SST) Statistical Methods for Protecting Personally Identifiable Information in Aggregate Reporting
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) State Support Team (SST) Data Stewardship: Managing Personally Identifiable Information in Student Education Records

