Academic Policies: Privacy and FERPA Policy

This site provides useful information regarding cybersecurity best practices.

This AUP outlines information on securing your privacy when using computer technology.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education.

K-12 Institutions in the United States may be governed by FERPA and the following: Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA), Children's Online Privacy Rule (COPPA), and Federal and State Student Data Privacy. This site provides information about these laws.

All members of an academic community must be trained with data protection best practices to preserve the security of the institution. WCET has put together resources to support privacy protection.