Are student papers kept confidential?
Yes. Faculty are not permitted to release student assignments either to other UMUC faculty or to faculty from other institutions. If a faculty member receives a request for permission to release a student’s assignment, faculty shall deny the request. The UMUC license with Turnitin specifies a privacy pledge in accordance with FERPA, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. The U.S. Department of Education’s FERPA Regulations give the requirements on the confidentiality of student records and information. If faculty are concerned about student privacy, it is a good idea for them to use aliases for actual student names when submitting assignments for review by Turnitin. UMUC recommends that faculty use aliases to ensure that student privacy is protected.
