Q: I accidentally emailed a student’s information to a coworker. I notified the recipient and asked them to disregard and delete the email. Do I need to do anything else?
A: You took the right action by notifying the incorrect recipient of the error and asking them to delete it, but there’s still another step you need to take. If your coworker does not have a need for the specific information (even if they had access to it), you should email Information Security (security@umn.edu), and they will help determine any next steps, including if the student needs to be notified. Reporting potential FERPA violations is a key part of keeping students’ data safe and Information Security are great partners in helping us protect students’ rights.
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