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PTAC provides timely information and updated guidance through a variety of resources, including training materials and opportunities to receive direct assistance with privacy, security, and confidentiality of student data systems. More PTAC information is available at [https://studentprivacy.ed.gov](https://studentprivacy.ed.gov).  \nPTAC welcomes input on this document and suggestions for future technical assistance resources relating to student privacy. Comments and suggestions can be sent to [PrivacyTA@ed.gov](PrivacyTA@ed.gov).  \nIntroduction  \nIn the context of this document,“educational authorities” will refer to both state educational authorities (e.g., state educational agencies and higher education governing boards) and local educational authorities (e.g., school districts), unless otherwise differentiated.  \nEducational authorities and policymakers are increasingly focused on protecting student privacy while using data to inform program and policy decisions. Data from more than one government agency is often analyzed to more holistically inform these decisions. This has led to the development of integrated data systems (IDSs) that allow linkage of administrative data from multiple government agencies. IDSscan be used for multiple purposes; this document discusses how educational authorities can use an IDS for program evaluation and research, consistent with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) 1 and privacy best practices. In some cases, an educational authority hosts the IDS (e.g., statewide longitudinal data system) . The primary focus of this guidance, however, is on those cases in which an educational authority does not host the IDS.  \nThe diversity of IDS structures, governance models, and intended uses presents complex legal and policy issues relating to privacy. Educational authorities that seek to participate in an IDS face questions as to how they can protect student privacy in compliance with FERPA and other applicable privacy laws while disclosing, without the prior written consent of parents (or of eligible students2), personally identifiable information (PII) from education records to an IDS Lead (as defined below) . This guidance document provides background information on what an IDS is and why educational authorities may choose to participate in one, and clarifies how such authorities can participate in an IDS while ensuring student privacy in compliance with FERPA.  \nPlease note, because of the diversity of IDS structures, the fact that state laws may impose more stringent privacy protections than those of FERPA, and the fact that other federal and state privacy laws may also apply, educational authorities should consult with counsel before participating in an IDS.  \n1 See 20 U.S. C. § 1232g and 34 CFR Part 99.  \n2 “Eligible students” are those who are 18 years of age or older or attending an institution of postsecondary education. See 34 CFR § 99.3.  \nTable of Contents  \nWhat Is an Integrated Data System?........................................................................................... 3  \nWhy Are Educational Authorities Participating? ....................................................................... 4  \nFERPA Compliance ....................................................................................................................... 5  \nFERPA Compliance Overview................................................................................................................................... 6  \nBecoming an IDS Partner: Establishing a Data Governance Framework, and Integrating Education Data into the IDS (Stage 1) ..","cbCaikBEmx6k98An","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaikBEmx6k98An","pdf",1082363,25,"English","# What Is an Integrated Data System?\n# Why Are Educational Authorities Participating?\n# FERPA Compliance\n## FERPA Compliance Overview\n## Becoming an IDS Partner: Establishing a Data Governance Framework, and Integrating Education Data into the IDS (Stage 1)\n## Participating in an IDS Using the Audit and Evaluation Exception\n## Participating in an IDS Using the School Official Exception\n## Establishing a Data Governance Framework\n## Approving the Use of Integrated Data: Reviewing Research and Evaluation Requests for FERPA Compliance and Releasing the Results of those Analyses (Stage 2)\n## Using De-identified Data\n## Using Identifiable Data\n## Governance Models For Data Use\n## Best Practices\n## One-Page Summary of FERPA Compliance\n# Additional Resources","[{\"question\":\"What is an integrated data system (IDS) in this guidance?\",\"answer\":\"An IDS links administrative data from multiple government agencies to enable more holistic information. 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