Student Privacy
/ˈstjuːdənt ˈprɪvəsi/
Definitions
- (n.) The right and expectation of students to control access to and dissemination of their personal and academic information under laws such as FERPA.
Schools must protect student privacy by not disclosing records without consent.
- (n.) The legal framework governing confidentiality and handling of student data by educational institutions.
The school's data policy ensures compliance with student privacy regulations.
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- student privacy
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Commentary
Often invoked in contexts involving educational records and digital data security; drafting should specify scope of information and permitted disclosures.
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