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An example of a legitimate educational interest would be an academic advisor who needs to review a student’s education record to determine what courses have been and/or need to be completed.  This is a task related to advising the student.  The advisor would not be authorized to view education records that are not relevant to the task at hand.

Education records may not be released to someone other than the faculty member or other school official (i.e., academic advisor) who has a legitimate educational interest unless the student has given written permission for the additional disclosure, or if a legitimate educational interest has been articulated for disclosure to the other party.

 

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