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An unauthorized person obtained private student information from a computer screen that was left unattended. Is this a violation of FERPA?

April 26, 2017Computer Left obtained person private screen student unattended unauthorized

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An unauthorized person obtained private student information from a computer screen that was left unattended. Is this a violation of FERPA?

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A.) Yes. Measures must be taken to prevent inadvertent release of educational records, and this includes information available on a computer screen. Carefully protect information on computer screens as well as system passwords and access.