Student Privacy Laws

Student privacy laws protect the personal information of students in educational settings. These laws, such as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), ensure that schools manage student records responsibly and share information only with authorized individuals. In the context of school safety and security, while schools may need to share data to prevent threats, they must balance safety with safeguarding students' privacy rights. This means that schools should only disclose necessary information and ensure that any data shared is handled securely and responsibly.