FERPA and COPPA Quiz

What does FERPA stand for?

• Federal Education Rights for Public Access

• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

• Faculty Educational Rights and Protection Act

• Federal Educational Records and Privacy Access

Answer explanation

FERPA stands for Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. This federal law protects the privacy of student education records and grants specific rights to students regarding their information.

What is the primary purpose of FERPA?

• To limit student access to internet content

• To protect the privacy of student education records

• To monitor teacher internet usage

• To provide school funding for technology

Answer explanation

The primary purpose of FERPA is to protect the privacy of student education records, ensuring that personal information is kept confidential and only accessible to authorized individuals.

Which of the following can be released without parental consent under FERPA?

• Social Security number

• Medical records

• Directory information (unless parents opt out)

• Report cards

Answer explanation

Under FERPA, directory information can be released without parental consent unless parents opt out. This includes basic information like names and addresses, unlike Social Security numbers, medical records, or report cards.

What does COPPA stand for?

• Children’s Online Privacy and Protection Act

• Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act

• Child Organization for Public Policy and Access

• Community Online Privacy Protection Agreement

Answer explanation

COPPA stands for the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, which is a law designed to protect the privacy of children under 13 by regulating the collection of their personal information online.

At what age does COPPA begin to no longer apply to a child’s data?

• 10

• 12

• 13

• 15

Answer explanation

COPPA, the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, applies to children under 13. Once a child turns 13, the regulations no longer apply to their data, making 13 the correct answer.

According to COPPA, what must websites do before collecting personal information from children under 13?

• Notify their teacher

• Obtain verifiable parental consent

• Offer a discount

• Encrypt all data

Answer explanation

According to COPPA, websites must obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting personal information from children under 13. This ensures that parents are aware and can control the information shared.

Which of the following would not be considered a violation of FERPA?

• Posting grades publicly with student names

• Sharing student information with unauthorized third parties

• Allowing a parent to view their child’s education records

• Emailing identifiable student records without encryption

Answer explanation

Allowing a parent to view their child’s education records is permitted under FERPA, as parents have rights to access their child's educational information until the student turns 18 or attends a postsecondary institution.

Which law focuses on websites and online services directed to children?

• FERPA

• IDEA

• COPPA

• ESSA

Answer explanation

COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) specifically regulates the collection of personal information from children under 13 by websites and online services, making it the correct choice for this question.

Who is protected under FERPA?

• Teachers only

• All school staff

• Students and their families

• Technology vendors

Answer explanation

FERPA protects the privacy of students and their families by regulating access to educational records. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Students and their families', as they are the primary beneficiaries of this law.

Which of these best supports both FERPA and COPPA compliance in the classroom?

• Letting students browse freely online

• Using any free app without reviewing its privacy policy

• Reviewing privacy policies and getting parental consent

• Posting photos of students without restrictions

Answer explanation

Reviewing privacy policies and obtaining parental consent ensures compliance with FERPA and COPPA, protecting student data and privacy. The other options do not prioritize these legal requirements.