Remove Birthdate From Records

Summary

In Massachusetts, under FERPA law, universities cant amend records unless they believe its incorrect. You can request it, but its not guaranteed. You may file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education if denied. FERPA protects the privacy of student education records and gives parents certain rights, which transfer to the student at age 18 or when attending a school beyond high school. Universities need written permission to release any information from a students education record, but implementation may vary by institution.

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Can I legally remove my birthdate from my universities records?
To provide accurate information, I need to know your location. Different countries have different data protection and privacy laws. Could you please specify where you're located?
Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, under FERPA law:
- Universities can't amend records unless they believe it's incorrect.
- You can request it, but it's not guaranteed.
- You may file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education if denied.
What is FERPA law?
FERPA stands for Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. It's a federal law in the United States that:
- Protects the privacy of student education records.
- Gives parents certain rights regarding their children's education records.
- These rights transfer to the student when they reach the age of * or attend a school beyond high school.
What do you mean when you say Universities can’t amend records?
When I say universities can't amend records, I mean they can't change or modify the information unless they believe it's incorrect or misleading. They should also consider any reasonable request for such changes.
Can I request that information, specifically my birthday, be non accessible to other students?
Yes, you can request this under FERPA. Universities must have written permission from the student to release any information from a student's education record. However, the implementation may vary by institution.