FERPA Definitions

Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

Information alone or in combination, is linked or linkable to a specific student that would allow anyone to identify the student with reasonable certainty.

• (a) Names (Students, Parents/Family)
• (b) Address (Students, Parents/Family)
• (d) Personal identifier (SSN, J#, or biometric record)
• (e) Indirect identifiers (Birth Date, Birth Place mother's maiden name)

Directory information

Information in an education record of a student that would not generally be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if disclosed.

• (a) Major/Field of study; Grade level; Enrollment status
• (b) Enrollment Status, Degrees
• (c) Honors & Awards, Dates of Attendance
• (d) Most recent institution attended

Student

Any individual who is or has been in attendance at JSU and regarding whom JSU maintains education records.

Education Record

Any information recorded in any way that directly relates to a student and is maintained by JSU. Records may be in various forms: handwriting, print, computer media, video or audio tape, film etc.

Designated University Official

A person designated as an employee by an institution (JSU) in an administrative, supervisory, researcher, support staff, auditor, attorney, collections agent, temporary employee, graduate assistant and student worker position.