In this article
  • Introduction
  • Data breaches in the education sector
  • Five-layered compliance framework
  • Conclusion

FERPA Compliance: A Complete Guide for Educational Institutions

24 Dec 2024
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3 min read
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Vijay Krishna
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Article at a glance

  • Educational institutions must protect student records to comply with FERPA regulations and mitigate risks such as penalties, lawsuits, and reputational damage.
  • Effective compliance strategies include implementing strict access controls, encrypting sensitive data, providing continuous staff training, and establishing a robust breach response plan.

  • With human error being a primary cause of data breaches, regular training empowers employees to understand FERPA requirements, securely manage sensitive information, and identify cybersecurity threats.

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Background and statistics on data breaches in the education sector

Data breaches and compliance in the education sector

What is FERPA?

Consequences of non-compliance

The five-layered compliance framework for IT professionals

Practical tips for IT professionals

Employee training: Ensuring FERPA-compliant practices

Conclusion

In this article
  • Introduction
  • Data breaches in the education sector
  • Five-layered compliance framework
  • Conclusion
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