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FERPA Compliance Checklist

Identify all systems that are holding student data

Ensure that all student data are properly classified according to FERPA guidelines

Establish a privacy policy related to student data

Train all personnel on the FERPA guidelines and regulations

Identify the need for consent in data collection and use

Draft a consent collection plan based on FERPA regulations

Approval: Consent Collection Plan

Implement the consent collection plan

Create procedures to ensure that the rights of the students are upheld

Ensure that all exceptions where consent is not required are properly documented

Implement security measures to protect student data

Test systems for FERPA compliance

Approval: FERPA Compliance Test Results

Revise systems found to be non-compliant

Monitor ongoing compliance with FERPA

Address violations of FERPA regulations

Investigate any suspected or reported non-compliance issues

Approval: Investigation Results

Make necessary changes based on compliance audits and investigations

Review and update FERPA regulations as necessary

Identify all systems that are holding student data

This task is crucial for ensuring FERPA compliance. It involves identifying all the systems that hold student data, such as student information systems and learning management systems. By identifying these systems, we can assess the potential risks and vulnerabilities associated with each system and implement appropriate security measures. It also enables us to track the flow of student data and ensure that it is handled in accordance with FERPA guidelines.

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