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The policy implements 奶糖直播 University鈥檚 FERPA obligations and is required reading to better understand FERPA. The policy informs the reader of:

1) The categories of information 奶糖直播 deems to be directory information; as such, this information may be disclosed without the student鈥檚 prior written consent except that you need to make sure that the student has not 鈥渙pted out鈥� (in which case such information cannot be released);

2) What is deemed to be personally identifiable information (PII) and, therefore, confidential. PII means that the information may include the name of the student; the address of the student; a personal identifier such as social security number; or a list of personal characteristics or other information that would make the student鈥檚 identity easily traceable;

3) In what circumstances FERPA permits the disclosure of education records, or PII contained in the education records, without the prior written consent of the student; and

4) A description of the students鈥� rights under FERPA and the process to exercise these rights which include the right to request access to review and inspect their education records, and seek amendment if they believe their education record is inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of their privacy rights.

Upon review of the policy, if there are any questions or requests for more in-depth training regarding FERPA, please contact the University Compliance Office at universitycompliance@villanova.edu.  

Questions may also be submitted anonymously or confidentially through the ethics and compliance hotline, EthicsPoint, available 24/7 at:

• villanova.ethicspoint.com or
• toll free-number 1-866-236-1443.

FERPA Basics Education Module I and Case Studies Videos

The University Compliance and the General Counsel offices provide FERPA training on the University's Bridge Leaning Managment System (LMS) which outlines the framework for understanding FERPA rights and obligations. The FERPA Basics Education Module I and Case Studies videos have the following learning objectives:

1. Obtain or supplement a general understanding of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and related institutional policies.
2. Gain an understanding of a student鈥檚 rights under FERPA.
3. Learn about effective FERPA consents, directory information, various FERPA exceptions and other circumstances in which student information can be disclosed. 
4. Gain an understanding of FERPA considerations in contracts/engagements with third party vendors.

FERPA: Avoid Mistakes & Costly Violations Across Campus Webinar

This is a Paper Clip Communications webinar. In this webinar you will receive education from FERPA expert, Steve McDonald, as he shares insight into FERPA and its complexities. You鈥檒l find practical steps and solutions and ensure you understand the rules and how to implement them correctly. This webinar is of particular interest to faculty and staff who have access to student education records that contain health information whether in an administrative, clinical, or instructional capacity.

The FERPA: Avoid Mistakes & Costly Violations Across Campus webinar has the following learning objectives:

1. Recognize what is and what isn鈥檛 subject to FERPA.
2. Apply key disclosure exceptions 鈥� know when and how to disclose to avoid compliance problems.
3. Incorporate new ideas and practical steps to adapt and enhance your campus FERPA compliance.
4. Learn how to apply FERPA in the unique current circumstances of the pandemic.

The FERPA: Avoid Mistakes & Costly Violations Across Campus webinar can be accessed on the .

 If there are any questions or requests for more in-depth training regarding FERPA, please contact the University Compliance Office at universitycompliance@villanova.edu.  

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