Accessible Education Services Office: FERPA, HIPAA, Documentation and Privacy FAQs

Category: Accessible Education Services Office: FERPA, HIPAA, Documentation and Privacy FAQs

What is FERPA and how does it apply to my disability information?

FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) protects the privacy of your education records, including disability accommodation records. These records cannot be shared outside of Accessible Education Services without your written consent, except in limited circumstances allowed by law.