2007 3320
Community Relations
SUBJECT: CONFIDENTIALITY OF COMPUTERIZED INFORMATION
The
development of centralized computer banks of educational data gives rise to the
question of the maintenance of confidentiality of such data while still
conforming to the New York State Freedom of Information Law. The safeguarding
of confidential data from inappropriate use is essential to the success of the
District's operation. Access to confidential computerized data shall be limited
only to authorized personnel of the
It shall be a violation of the District's policy to release confidential computerized data to any unauthorized person or agency. Any employee who releases or otherwise makes improper use of such computerized data shall be subject to disciplinary action.
However, if the computerized information sought is available under the Freedom of Information Law and can be retrieved by means of existing computer programs, the District is required to disclose such information.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974
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34 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 99
Public Officers Law Section 84 et seq.
Adoption Date: June 25, 2007