Should you have any concerns about the release of student information as it relates to FERPA,
ASU policy does allow a release of information
with other school officials for a legitimate educational interest (see SSM 107–01: Release of Student Information)
:
Personally Identifiable Information
Personally identifiable information may not be released
without the student’s consent, except under the following circumstances or to
the individuals/organizations listed below or otherwise as permitted by law.
These releases are permissible, not required.
1. ASU school officials
with a legitimate educational interest. See definitions of “school
official” and “legitimate educational interest” below in the Definitions
section of this policy.
and
Required Record of Releases of Information
Records of release or disclosure shall be available for inspection only to the student, university personnel responsible for custody of the record, and authorized representatives listed in this policy under Conditions of
Release of Educational Records above.
The act dictates the following exceptions to the requirement for the recording of release of information:
- requests by or disclosures to the student
- requests by or disclosures to university personnel having a legitimate educational interest in the record
- disclosures pursuant to a student’s written consent when the consent is specific with respect to the party, or parties, to whom the disclosure is made
