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Federal/State Laws

Family and Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA)

Governs all student data in the Banner database. Users of the Banner system are required to safeguard and insure the confidentiality of student records as stipulated by FERPA in association with Eastern Michigan University's policy on "Access to Student Records". For questions regarding FERPA or to obtain a copy of the requirements of FERPA , or Eastern Michigan University's policy on Access to Student Records . For questions regarding implementation of this policy contact:

Office of Records and Registration
303 Pierce Hall
487-4111 or 487-2300

The Health Insurance portability and Accountablitity Act (HIPAA) of 1996, Public Law 104-191

Requires that personal health information of all individuals be kept confidential and private. For reference, see HIPAA Law and documents cited there.

The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Finanical Modernization Act of 1999 (GLB)

Protects the privacy of an individual's financial information and requires that you maintain the confidentiality of the financial records of others to which you have access as part of your association with Eastern Michigan University. For reference, see (GLB) Law and material cited there.