The U.S. Department of Education has launched several new privacy initiatives under the leadership of its first-ever chief privacy officer. Best known for enforcing the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the department has extended its scope to include more guidance in the area of privacy and security, including the establishment of a Privacy Technical Assistance Center. The CIO of the Federal Student Aid program in the department also has significant responsibilities for information security and identity management. This session will provide an update on department initiatives of interest to higher education IT leaders.
