The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) prohibits the University from releasing students’ educational records to a third party, including a member of the student’s family, without the student’s prior written consent. Exceptions exist, such as health and safety emergencies and releasing to parents when they claim the student as a dependent on their tax return. In addition, UA employees with a legitimate educational interest can access student records, and employees may release information to other employees who have a legitimate educational interest.
