Laws and data licensing
FERPA and AI data licensing
Short answer
Education records generally can't be shared without consent unless properly de-identified.
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
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.