HIPAA or FERPA - The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, Confidentially Records Answers

Sole possession records are records that are:
ANSWER: Used only as a personal memory aid

The annual FERPA notification process must ensure that parents understand their rights to
ANSWER: disallow any disclosures of directory information

Education records may be released without consent only if:
ANSWER: All personally identifiable information has been removed.

If a requested education record includes information about other children:
ANSWER: that the information must be removed prior to disclosure

Which of the following is an example of educational record according to FERPA?
Which of the following is an example of an educational record according to FERPA?
ANSWER: School discipline records

Are medical records An example of an educational record according to FERPA
ANSWER: No

Under FERPA, an "eligible student":
Under FERPA an eligible student
ANSWER: is 18 or older or attends a school beyond high school level

Which of the following is NOT an exception to the prohibition against the release of personally identifiable information without parental consent?
ANSWER: providing relevant information requested by media outlets

As specified by FERPA, noncustodial parents:
ANSWER: Have the full rights as parents for access to student records

School officials can release personally identifiable information without parental consent if:
ANSWER: It's requested by school officials with legitimate educational interests

Disclosures means to permit access to, or the release, transfer or other communication of:
ANSWER: Personally identifiable information

When parents or eligible students request inspection and review of education records, federal law stipulates that the requested information must be provided within:
ANSWER: 45 days

Which of the following is NOT an example of directory information that can be disclosed without consent?
ANSWER: Student grades

FERPA regulations require that local education agencies provide parents and eligible students with notification of their rights under FERPA:
ANSWER: in a place where it's likely to be seen

Which of the following is NOT a protocol if a parent feels an education record is inaccurate or misleading?
ANSWER: The school district can choose to disregard claims without merit

Which of the following is NOT protocol if a parent feels an education record is inaccurate or misleading?
ANSWER: In a district hearing, the hearing officer's decision is final

Research data for a third party that's easily traceable to a particular student can still violate FERPA law.
ANSWER: TRUE

HIPAA excludes information considered education records under FERPA law.
ANSWER: TRUE

Education records are only made available for inspection during the school year.
ANSWER: FALSE

Under FERPA, parents have a right to obtain only directory information for their child.
ANSWER: True Education records are only made available for inspection when classes are in session.
ANSWER: False Sharing sole possession records, or personal notes, in a way that makes them accessible by others, makes them education records.
ANSWER: True Colleges that violate FERPA law run the risk of losing federal funding.
ANSWER: True Alumni records are considered educational records according to FERPA law.
ANSWER: False Under FERPA law, colleges may disclose, without consent, a category of data called directory information.
ANSWER: True FERPA rights end once the student graduates or leaves the institution permanently.
ANSWER: False Students have the right to request that schools correct education records that are inaccurate or misleading, including grades.
ANSWER: False Colleges should notify students of their rights under FERPA every two to three years.
ANSWER: False