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Skip to main content PROTECTING STUDENT PRIVACY U.S. Department of Education A Service of the Student Privacy Policy Office’s Privacy Technical Assistance Center Toggle navigation SEARCH FORM Search SEARCH FORM Search * Resources * Resources * Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) * Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) * Annual Notices * COVID-19 Resources * Guidance * Security Best Practices * Glossary * Letters of Importance * Historical Archive of Issued Letters * Training * Online Training Modules * Videos * Webinars * Browse by Audience * Browse By Audience * K-12 School Officials * Parents and Students * Postsecondary School Officials * Early Childhood Educators * Vendors * Researchers * FAQs * About * Contact * Contact * Ask a Question * Subscribe to the Student Privacy Newsletter * Request PTAC Training or Technical Assistance * File a Complaint * File a Complaint NEWS AND UPDATES In observance of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, please see the below resources emphasizing data security and cyber security best practices. * A video providing cybersecurity best practices for schools and districts * A video providing best practices for responding to ransomware attacks * A recorded webinar on cybersecurity and incident response STUDENT PRIVACY AT THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION The U.S. Department of Education is committed to protecting student privacy. We administer and enforce student privacy laws such as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA). In addition, we provide technical assistance to help schools and school districts safeguard information about students. To learn more about federal student privacy laws and your rights please see the short video to the right or explore these other resources: * A Parent Guide to FERPA * An Eligible Student Guide to FERPA * PPRA General Guidance * Frequently Asked Questions on Photos and Videos * FERPA and PPRA Regulations How to File a Complaint Data Security Education App Protection Most Requested Documents STUDENT PRIVACY FOR... K-12 SCHOOL OFFICIALS PARENTS & STUDENTS POST-SECONDARY SCHOOL OFFICIALS EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS VENDORS RESEARCHERS K-12 SCHOOL OFFICIALS PARENTS & STUDENTS POST-SECONDARY SCHOOL OFFICIALS EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS VENDORS RESEARCHERS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Who is a parent? If a student under 18 is enrolled in both high school and a local college, do parents have the right to inspect and review his or her education records? What is an education record? Colleges and the 2020 Census What is FERPA? FAQs on Photos and Videos under FERPA STUDENT PRIVACY MATTERS 11/01/2022 Cover letter to the Department’s annual notices to SEAs and LEAs The Department of Education (Department) is required to notify annually each State educational agency (SEA) and each local educational agency (LEA... 07/01/2022 Letter to Postsecondary Institutions about the American Community Survey (ACS) Letter to institutions of postsecondary education regarding the applicability of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) to the... 11/01/2021 FERPA Notice to Chief State School Officers This letter is meant to inform State Education Agencies about their responsibilities regarding federal privacy laws including FERPA and PPRA. SEE MORE RESOURCES 07/26/2023 Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) General Guidance (En Español) This guidance document reviews parents’ rights under the PPRA and education officials’ obligations in implementing the PPRA. The PPRA applies to... 05/31/2023 A Parent Guide to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (En Español) The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act or FERPA provides certain rights for parents regarding their children’s education records. This... 05/31/2023 An Eligible Student Guide to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (En Español) The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act or FERPA provides certain rights for parents regarding their children’s education records. When a... SEE MORE FOOTER MENU * Resources * Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) * Security Best Practices * Glossary * Letters of Importance * Historic Findings Letters * Training * Online Training Modules * Guidance Videos * Recorded Webinars * Browse by Audience * School Officials K-12 * Parents & Students * Postsecondary School Officials * Early Childhood Educators * Vendors * Researchers * Other * FAQs * About * Contact * Subscribe to the Student Privacy Newsletter * Request PTAC Training or Technical Assistance Privacy Policy