You keep all of your current projects on your desk, including those that contain information about university donors. What should you do when you leave work?
CORRECT – The GLBA protects not only students, but anyone that the university may consider a customer. This could include students, parents, donors, or employees.
INCORRECT: The correct answer is (D) All of the above.
The GLBA protects not only students, but anyone that the university may consider a customer. This could include students, parents, donors, or employees.
The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (named after its Senate Sponsors) regulates the disclosure of non-public personal information by financial institutions. Institutions of higher education are covered by the law's definition of "financial institutions" as they participate in financial activities, such as making federal Perkins loans.
CORRECT. FERPA does NOT protect information gathered after graduation.
GENERAL RULE: FERPA does not protect information about a student that is gathered after the student graduates. Had the request been for the alum's GPA, FERPA would apply.
INCORRECT. FERPA does NOT protect information gathered after graduation.
GENERAL RULE: FERPA does not protect information about a student that is gathered after the student graduates. Had the request been for the alum's GPA, FERPA would apply.
