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Protecting Education Privacy Act
12/31/2022, 8:59 AM
Summary of Bill HR 5339
The bill aims to ensure that student data is only used for educational purposes and is not shared with third parties without consent. It also seeks to establish clear guidelines for how student data should be stored and protected to prevent unauthorized access or misuse.
Additionally, the Protecting Education Privacy Act includes provisions for parents to have access to their child's educational records and the ability to correct any inaccuracies. It also requires educational institutions to notify parents of any data breaches that may compromise the security of student information. Overall, the goal of this bill is to safeguard the privacy and security of student data in educational settings, providing peace of mind for parents and ensuring that students' personal information is handled responsibly.
Congressional Summary of HR 5339
Protecting Education Privacy Act
This bill limits the release of students' personally identifiable information contained in education records.
The bill includes local educational authorities among the officials designated as authorized representatives of an education agency with access to student records.
Authorized representatives must be under the direct control of the agency.
The bill prohibits (1) the use of students' personally identifiable information for the development of commercial products or services without the written consent of their parents, and (2) the Department of Education from promulgating or enforcing any regulation that defines early childhood education program or education program for any purpose under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 on or after this bill's enactment.
