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Under FERPA, which of the following is considered personally identifiable information?

The student's favorite color

The student's date of birth (correct)

The student's nickname

The student's parent's occupation

A school official wants to disclose a student's education records to a third-party vendor providing services to the school. What is required under FERPA for this disclosure?

The school must publicly post a notice of the disclosure on its website

The school must obtain written consent from the student's parents

No requirements, as the vendor is acting on behalf of the school

The school must have a written agreement with the vendor specifying requirements for use and redisclosure (correct)

If a student is applying to transfer to another educational institution, when can the current school disclose the student's education records to the new institution under FERPA?

The current school can never disclose records to another institution without consent

The current school can freely disclose records to any other educational institution

Only if the new institution requests the records for enrollment purposes (correct)

Only with the written consent of the student

Which identity verification method would comply with FERPA's requirements for disclosing personally identifiable information from education records?

Asking for information already known to the requestor that can identify the student Signup and view all the answers

Under FERPA, what is considered 'directory information' that may be disclosed without consent?

Student's name, address, and telephone number Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a reasonable method for verifying the identity of a party to whom a school discloses educational records?

Social security numbers Signup and view all the answers

Under FERPA, a school is authorized to disclose personally identifiable information (PII) from an education record without student consent if:

All of the above. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary criterion for determining if a school official has a legitimate educational interest in accessing a student's education record under FERPA?

Whether the record is relevant and necessary to the school official's responsibilities. Signup and view all the answers

When disclosing personally identifiable information (PII) from an education record without student consent, which of the following is NOT required by FERPA?

Obtaining written consent from the student's parents or legal guardians. Signup and view all the answers

According to FERPA, which statement is TRUE regarding a school's disclosure of personally identifiable information (PII) from an education record without student consent?

The school must use reasonable methods to verify the identity of the party receiving the information. Signup and view all the answers

Under FERPA, which of the following is true regarding the use of student identification numbers as directory information?

A school can use a student ID number as directory information if it cannot be used to access education records without another authorized factor. Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can a school disclose a student's education records without prior consent from the student?

To appropriate parties in connection with a health or safety emergency, if knowledge of the information is necessary to protect the student or others. Signup and view all the answers

According to FERPA, how is the treatment of 'directory information' similar to its treatment under HIPAA?

Both statutes require opt-out consent for the use of directory information, but opt-in consent for other personal information. Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for a school to disclose education records to law enforcement or to comply with a judicial order or subpoena?

The school must make reasonable efforts to notify the student prior to the disclosure, unless legally prohibited from doing so. Signup and view all the answers

Under FERPA, which of the following statements is true regarding the holder of rights related to educational records?

The rules regarding the holder of rights under FERPA are distinct for high school and college/university students. Signup and view all the answers

When can a school disclose education records to another educational institution without prior consent from the student?

If the student seeks to enroll or transfer to the other institution. Signup and view all the answers

According to FERPA, which of the following statements is true regarding the disclosure of student information to school officials?

School officials can access student records without consent, but only for legitimate educational purposes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the standard for determining if a health or safety emergency justifies the disclosure of education records without prior consent?

The threat of harm must be articulable and significant, and the school can consider the totality of the circumstances. Signup and view all the answers

Under FERPA, which of the following statements is true regarding the disclosure of student information to third-party vendors?

Third-party vendors can access student records, but only with the explicit consent of the student or parent. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a valid method for verifying a student's identity when transferring education records to another institution?

Disclosing the student's Social Security number to the other institution for verification purposes. Signup and view all the answers