Policy and Law: Federal and FERPA

Recent resources tagged with Policy and Law: Federal and FERPA.

Comments of the American Council on Education on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

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Title:Comments of the American Council on Education on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (ID: epo0806)
Origin:Contributed by the EDUCAUSE Policy Office (05/08/2008)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:

On behalf of several higher education associations, the American Council on Education submitted comments on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

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Comments of the EDUCAUSE/Internet2 Computer and Network Security Task Force on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

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Title:Comments of the EDUCAUSE/Internet2 Computer and Network Security Task Force on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (ID: epo0805)
Origin:Contributed by the EDUCAUSE Policy Office (05/08/2008)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:

Comments of the EDUCAUSE/Internet2 Computer and Network Security Task Force on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act; Proposed Rule, Federal Register, Vol. 73, No. 57, U.S. Department of Education, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development

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EDUCAUSE and Security Task Force Comment on Proposed FERPA Rules

Created by Rodney J. Petersen (EDUCAUSE) on May 12, 2008

EDUCAUSE joined the American Council on Education (ACE) in comments to respond to a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The EDUCAUSE contribution addressed the proposed rules treatment of Social Security Numbers (SSN's), Student ID Numbers, and Student User ID's in the context of "directory information." The comments state:

University Campus Safety Final Report

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Title:University Campus Safety Final Report (ID: CSD4940)
Origin:Contributed by Organizations or Campuses (2007)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:

In light of the recent tragedy at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), Florida Governor Charlie Crist signed an executive order April 30, 2007, creating a Gubernatorial Task Force to research University Campus Safety in Florida. The Task Force, chaired by Department of Children and Families Secretary Bob Butterworth, will evaluate the security risks at the college and university campuses throughout the State. Other members include representatives of law enforcement, education, disaster planning, the Attorney General's office and students. The Task Force will meet in several locations across the State before submitting their findings and recommendations to Governor Crist on May 24, 2007

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Legal Issues in Computer and Network Security

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Title:Legal Issues in Computer and Network Security (ID: SEC0308)
Author(s):Peter Cassat
Origin:Contributed by the Security Task Force (2003)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:This presentation will explore the legal landscape for IT security in higher education, including an overview of federal and state privacy and security related laws, and the factors contributing to an atmosphere of uncertainty. The presentation will also describe several practical implications of such laws for institutions of higher education. The presenter is the author of a white paper, "IT Security for Higher Education: A Legal Perspective," recently commissioned by the EDUCAUSE/Internet2 Computer and Network Security Task Force.
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Campus Legal Information Clearinghouse

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Title:Campus Legal Information Clearinghouse (ID: CSD2847)
Origin:Contributed by Organizations or Campuses (2003)
Type:Web Sites
Abstract:The "Campus Legal Information Clearinghouse." CLIC is a collaborative effort between the American Council on Education (ACE) and The Catholic University of America's Office of General Counsel. This web site provides details on how to find information and materials on specific topics of federal higher education legal compliance.
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