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Difficulty: EasyData Privacy and Compliance Regulations

An IT support technician at a university receives a request from an outside third party asking for a copy of an enrolled student's academic transcript and grades. The technician must ensure compliance with privacy laws before releasing any records. Which of the following regulations specifically governs the privacy and disclosure of student educational records?

  1. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)Answer
  2. B
    Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
  3. C
    Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS)
  4. D
    General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Answer

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is the correct regulation governing student educational records.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is the specific law governing the access, disclosure, and privacy of student academic records, transcripts, and grades at educational institutions.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the data classification in the request
The data requested involves student transcripts and grades, which are classified as educational records.
Identifying the nature of the data determines which compliance framework applies.
2
Match the data type to its corresponding regulatory framework
FERPA directly dictates privacy rules for educational records held by academic institutions.
FERPA restricts disclosure of personally identifiable educational information without proper consent.

Key Concept

FERPA Compliance Scope
Estimated Time:45s
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