Privacy Act

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education.

In Canada, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (abbreviated PIPEDA or PIPED Act) is a federal law that addresses data privacy. It governs how private-sector companies can collect, use, and disclose personal information.

How these laws are applied to private schools may vary for each state and province. Your local conference office of education can provide you with the specific requirements of your state or province.