FERPA: Do you need to be concerned about student data on copiers?

Most modern copiers now store images of what's been copied in the copier's hard drive. So, if your department makes copies of private student data (e.g., transcripts, degree audits, advising note, etc.) the copier in your office, likely has retained this information. The process of retaining a copy on the hard drive really isn't a problem until it comes time to replace the copier. If a copier is being replaced, you should completely wipe the hard drive before selling, giving away, recycling, or returning it. The Office of Information Technology has some resources to assist with this task http://it.umn.edu/technology-recycling.