Student Privacy—General Information
Students have specific privacy rights under applicable laws that vary depending on the global jurisdictions in which they reside. Please see Northeastern University's Privacy Information site for the general statement of student privacy rights that is set forth in the applicable university privacy policy.
As a general matter, students have the right to:
- Access to their education records
- Seek to have their records amended (see the Office of the University Registrar Knowledge Base for this procedure)
- Exercise some control over the disclosure of information from their records, including to parents and guardians
Please note that these rights are subject to some exceptions under applicable laws. For a full statement of student privacy rights, please refer to the privacy policy referenced above.
Family Disclosure
Students have a right to privacy in their education records, which extends to preventing access by family members. While this right is subject to some exceptions under applicable laws, unless you indicate otherwise, Northeastern will inform parents or guardians, if asked, that access to your records is restricted and they should consult with you if they would like to see your records.