What is FERPA?

What is FERPA and Why Choosing MicroShred as your Secure Document Shredding Service is Important for Compliance?

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), is a federal law designed to protect the privacy of student education records. It applies to all schools, colleges, and universities that receive funding from the U.S. Department of Education. FERPA mandates that schools, colleges, and universities protect student records through proper secure document destruction. By partnering with MicroShred, a trusted document shredding service provider, educational institutions can ensure legal compliance, prevent data breaches, and safeguard student privacy. MicroShred follows strict chain-of-custody procedures and provides a Certificate of Destruction as proof of compliance.

Why Schools Need Secure Shredding for FERPA Compliance

Educational institutions handle large volumes of confidential student records, making secure document destruction essential for compliance and data protection. MicroShred, LLC is a FERPA-compliant shredding service company, ensuring that sensitive information is properly destroyed to prevent unauthorized access and identity theft.

Benefits of Using a Professional Shredding Service for FERPA Compliance

✅ Protects Student Privacy – Prevents unauthorized access to student transcripts, enrollment records, and disciplinary reports.
✅ Ensures Legal Compliance – Reduces the risk of FERPA violations, fines, and lawsuits due to improper disposal.
✅ Prevents Data Breaches & Identity Theft – Secure shredding eliminates risks associated with Social Security numbers, financial aid documents, and academic records.
✅ Covers Both Physical & Digital Records – MicroShred, LLC offers on-site hard drive destruction as well as off-site hard drive destruction for electronic student data.
✅ Eco-Friendly & Secure Disposal – MicroShred is a secure shredding service that provide 100% paper recycling, ensuring responsible document disposal.

What Student Records Should Be Shredded Under FERPA?

• Transcripts & Academic Records

• Student Financial Aid Documents

• Enrollment & Admission Forms

• Attendance & Disciplinary Reports

• Health & Counseling Records (maintained by the school)

• Standardized Test Results

• Student ID Numbers & Social Security Numbers

• Confidential Teacher & Counselor Notes

How can MicroShred help make you compliant?
MicroShred offers secure document shredding services that ensure compliance with Federal Law requirements. Using advanced cross-cut shredders, MicroShred guarantees the complete destruction of sensitive documents, making them unreadable and permanently destroyed. Every client receives a Certificate of Destruction as proof that all documents entrusted to MicroShred have been securely destroyed. Additionally, we prioritize sustainability by converting shredded paper into pulp for recycling. As an eco-friendly company, MicroShred promotes recycling, so by choosing our shredding services, you’re also contributing to a greener environment.