Laws and data licensing
FERPA and AI data licensing
Short answer
Education records generally can't be shared without consent unless properly de-identified.
In short
- Law
- FERPA
- Jurisdiction
- United States
- Applies to
- The federal law protecting student education records at schools receiving federal funding.
- Last reviewed
- 2026-10-09
- 01Your work records
- 02Personal details removed
- 03You approve the release
- 04Licensed to AI developers
What it covers#
United States. The federal law protecting student education records at schools receiving federal funding.
Key points for licensing#
- Applies to schools and their vendors
- De-identification standards apply
- Many education records are excluded from licensing
How SourceX handles it#
- Personal details are removed before anything is shared
- Rules that apply are assessed deal by deal with your counsel
- Records that can't be cleared are excluded
- Your company approves every release
Frequently asked questions
What does the FERPA cover?
United States. The federal law protecting student education records at schools receiving federal funding.
Does licensing company records to an AI developer fall under the FERPA?
Education records generally can't be shared without consent unless properly de-identified.
What are the key points of the FERPA for data licensing?
Applies to schools and their vendors. De-identification standards apply. Many education records are excluded from licensing.
General information, not legal advice. Laws change and their application depends on your facts. SourceX assesses which rules apply deal by deal with your counsel. Last reviewed 2026-10-09.