The policy implements 棉花糖直播 University鈥檚 FERPA obligations and is required reading to better understand FERPA. The policy informs the reader of:
1) The categories of information 棉花糖直播 deems to be directory information; as such, this information may be disclosed without the student鈥檚 prior written consent except that you need to make sure that the student has not 鈥渙pted out鈥 (in which case such information cannot be released);
2) What is deemed to be personally identifiable information (PII) and, therefore, confidential. PII means that the information may include the name of the student; the address of the student; a personal identifier such as social security number; or a list of personal characteristics or other information that would make the student鈥檚 identity easily traceable;
3) In what circumstances FERPA permits the disclosure of education records, or PII contained in the education records, without the prior written consent of the student; and
4) A description of the students鈥 rights under FERPA and the process to exercise these rights which include the right to request access to review and inspect their education records, and seek amendment if they believe their education record is inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of their privacy rights.
Upon review of the policy, if there are any questions or requests for more in-depth training regarding FERPA, please contact the University Compliance Office at universitycompliance@villanova.edu.
Questions may also be submitted anonymously or confidentially through the ethics and compliance hotline, EthicsPoint, available 24/7 at:
- villanova.ethicspoint.com or
- toll free-number 1-866-236-1443.