Data Retention and Data Destruction

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 - 12:00

In order to manage data "Faithfully," some student data must be retained and others deleted. Neither the law nor best practices allow you to treat data "Any Way You Want It." At some point in the data life cycle, you must go your "Separate Ways."

Audience

Early Childhood Educators

Education Technology Vendors

K-12 School Officials

Postsecondary School Officials

Researchers

Topics

Data Governance

Family Educational Rights Privacy Act (FERPA)

Security Best Practices

Featured Resources

A Parent Guide to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act or FERPA provides certain rights for parents regarding their children’s education records. This guide provides general information on a parent’s rights under FERPA.

An Eligible Student Guide to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act or FERPA provides certain rights for parents regarding their children’s education records. When a student reaches 18 years of age or attends an institution of postsecondary education at any age, the student becomes an “eligible student,” and all rights under FERPA transfer from the parent to the student. This guide provides general information on an eligible student’s rights under FERPA.

Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) General Guidance

This guidance document reviews parents’ rights under the PPRA and education officials’ obligations in implementing the PPRA. The PPRA applies to the programs and activities of a State educational agency (SEA), local educational agency (LEA), or other recipient of funds under any program funded by the U.S. Department of Education. (20 U.S.C. § 1232h, 34 CFR Part 98)

SPPO-21-01

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