2026-07-25 02:18 UTC
Hey Fedi privacy folks!
Can public school systems in the US share student and family data with any 3rd party they choose?
Can they do so if the school hasn't shared a data privacy policy?
It's my understanding of FERPA that parents have to be given a copy of that policy + opt in. Maybe I'm wrong, tho. Our school is doing some heavy pushing of ed tech with the start of the year and providing no documentation. Half expect RFID tags by Sept.
#AskFedi #privacy #law #EdTech #ThisIsSomeBullshit
Replies (2)
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@MizFidd@beige.party 2026-07-25 02:32
@steamworkgroup@glammr.us @DrSuzanne@ohai.social Short answer is that it varies by state law. There is, to the best of my understanding, no federal enforcement interpretation of FERPA rules. That being said, I will delve into my latest school law textbook updates in the morning.
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@mertn@theblower.au 2026-07-25 14:33
@steamworkgroup@glammr.us No, not in any reasonable world. That school policy sounds like child abuse to me.