Tag Archives: Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

Access to and Examination of Records

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This 2015 training module takes a detailed look at a parent’s rights to access and examine the early intervention records of their child. It includes a slideshow presentation, trainer’s guide explaining all content, speakers notes, and multiple handouts. Published by: National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY) Access to and Examination of Records Online […]

Data De-identification: An Overview of Basic Terms

This 2014 document is intended to assist early intervention service programs and providers and preschool special education programs and agencies in maintaining compliance with privacy and confidentiality requirements under IDEA and FERPA. It reviews the terminology used to describe data de-identification as well as related concepts and approaches; provides general best practice de-identification strategies for […]

OSEP Policy Letter to Flinn on FERPA

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This 2013 letter from OSEP provides guidance on the need for an Early Intervention Service (EIS) provider to obtain parental consent upon disclosing personally identifiable information to a potential funding source for IDEA Part C services. Published by: Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), U.S. Department of Education OSEP Policy Letter to Flinn […]

FAQs Disclosure Avoidance

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This 2012 FAQ document provides general guidance to state and local education agencies about protecting personally identifiable information in education records when publicly reporting student data. Published by: Privacy Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) FAQs Disclosure Avoidance

Identity Management Approaches: Protecting Access while Serving Multiple Stakeholders

This 2011 document summarizes a webinar in which representatives from states presented on their states’ unique approaches to identity management. Presenters discussed the types of stakeholders served, authentication approaches used, user roles and access rights, district involvement, and privacy and security issues. Published by: Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems (SDLS) State Support Team (SST) Identity Management […]