{"id":8,"date":"2026-03-18T20:00:56","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T20:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.dev.www.purdue.edu\/registrar\/?page_id=8"},"modified":"2026-06-30T22:37:39","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T02:37:39","slug":"ferpa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/registrar\/ferpa\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy and\u00a0FERPA"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Privacy and FERPA<\/h1>\n \n
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At Purdue University, protecting student privacy is a shared responsibility. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) outlines students\u2019 rights regarding their education records and guides how those records may be accessed, used and shared. Explore the information and resources provided on this page to learn about student and family resources, guidance for faculty and staff and Purdue\u2019s Annual Notice of Student Rights.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Annual Notice of Students Rights<\/h2>\n \n\n

Understand how federal law protects your education records and the rights you have as a Purdue student \u2014 including access, requesting changes and managing how information is shared.<\/p>\n\n

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Student and Family Information<\/h2>\n \n\n

Find out what information the university may share and how you can manage access to your student information.<\/p>\n\n

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Faculty and Staff Information<\/h2>\n \n\n

Access clear guidance on handling student education records, understanding FERPA definitions and supporting students\u2019 privacy rights while ensuring compliance in your daily work.<\/p>\n\n

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Review Purdue’s Records Policy on Access to Student Education Records to learn more.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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For additional guidance on FERPA or help with education records, don\u2019t hesitate to contact us.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our team is here to help. Reach out by email or phone or stop by one of our office locations during business hours for in-person assistance. We\u2019re happy to guide you.<\/p>\n\n\n

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