Privacy Compliant
U.S. Department of Education, Student Privacy Policy Office
The U.S. Department of Education's Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO) provides resources and technical assistance on student privacy laws like FERPA and PPRA, ensuring educational data is protected.
The U.S. Department of Education's Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO) is dedicated to administering and enforcing federal laws concerning the privacy of student education records. Through its Privacy Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), established in 2010, SPPO serves as a comprehensive resource for educational stakeholders. PTAC offers guidance on privacy, confidentiality, and security practices related to student-level data systems and other data uses. Ross Lemke, the manager of PTAC, brings over a decade of experience in providing technical assistance for education data. He supports state and local education agencies, schools, districts, and postsecondary institutions in understanding FERPA, privacy, and data security. Support is delivered through the PTAC helpdesk, on-site visits, technical guidance documents, and live webinars. The SPPO actively promotes understanding of key student privacy legislation, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA). They provide resources such as guides for parents and eligible students, and information on annual notices, legal basics, and security best practices. The office also offers training modules, videos, and webinars to help the education community safeguard student information.
About
**Who they are**
Privacy Compliant is a service provider focused on ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations. They offer expertise in navigating complex legal frameworks related to data protection.
**Expertise & scope**
* Assistance with GDPR Article 27 Representative requirements.
* Guidance on student privacy laws, including FERPA and PPRA.
* Support for educational institutions in protecting student data.
* Services available in the EU and US.
**Reputation / proof points**
* Services offered in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, and Dutch.
Privacy Compliant is a service provider focused on ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations. They offer expertise in navigating complex legal frameworks related to data protection.
**Expertise & scope**
* Assistance with GDPR Article 27 Representative requirements.
* Guidance on student privacy laws, including FERPA and PPRA.
* Support for educational institutions in protecting student data.
* Services available in the EU and US.
**Reputation / proof points**
* Services offered in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, and Dutch.
Additional information
Privacy Compliant assists organizations, particularly in the education sector, with adhering to stringent data privacy laws like FERPA and PPRA. Their services are designed to help clients manage their obligations concerning student data protection and to act as a GDPR Article 27 Representative. They cover operations within both the European Union and the United States, offering support in multiple languages to facilitate international compliance efforts.
Key Highlights
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Provides GDPR Article 27 Representative services.
Source
“The U.S. Department of Education's Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO) provides resources and technical assistance on student privacy laws like FERPA and PPRA, ensuring educational data is protected.”
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Offers expertise in US student privacy laws (FERPA, PPRA).
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“The U.S. Department of Education's Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO) provides resources and technical assistance on student privacy laws like FERPA and PPRA, ensuring educational data is protected.”
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Supports clients in both the EU and US.
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“The U.S. Department of Education's Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO) provides resources and technical assistance on student privacy laws like FERPA and PPRA, ensuring educational data is protected.”
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Available in multiple languages including English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, and Dutch.
Source
“The U.S. Department of Education's Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO) provides resources and technical assistance on student privacy laws like FERPA and PPRA, ensuring educational data is protected.”
Certifications & Trust Signals
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Offers support in multiple languages including English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, and Dutch.
Source
“Languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch”
Buyer Snapshot
Best for
- Organizations needing a GDPR Article 27 Representative.
- Educational institutions managing student data privacy (FERPA, PPRA).
- Businesses operating across the EU and US.
How engagement typically works
- Retainer-based services for ongoing compliance.
- Project-based support for specific regulatory needs.
Typical deliverables
- GDPR Article 27 Representation.
- FERPA and PPRA compliance guidance.
- Data protection policy review and development.
- Multilingual support for international operations.
Good to know
- Best when requiring specialized knowledge of US educational privacy laws and EU data protection representation.
HQ:
Dublin, USA
Languages:
English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch
Timezones:
GMT, CET
Status:
listed
Services & Capabilities
GDPR Article 27 EU/UK Representative
Jurisdictions:
EU, US
Countries:
IE
Industries:
Medical Devices
Onboarding time:
7–14 days
Coverage:
Student Education Records, Student Data
Languages:
English, Spanish
Supports Special Category Data:
Yes
Supports Children Data:
Yes
Dpa Available:
No
Subprocessor List Available:
No
Dsar Workflow Support:
Basic email
Regulator Comms Handling:
Forward only
Additional gdpr_art27_rep Details
Coverage Details
EU, US
