OAP Connections: FERPA and recording class sessions

In the course of instruction, course instructors can record class sessions, but if students are identifiable in the recordings, those portions are protected by FERPA and should only be shared with students enrolled in that specific class during the same semester. Recordings that only feature the instructor or anonymous student participation are not covered by FERPA and can be shared more broadly.

Instructors can contact the Office of Online Learning, the Center for Teaching and Learning, or the Office of Legal Affairs for guidance on best practices and UGA FERPA compliance.