FERPA and the Future of Student Data Privacy in Sisero

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) has been the cornerstone of protecting student data since 1974. It gives students ownership of their educational records, ensuring they can access their information and decide who else can see it. For universities, FERPA compliance is not just about following regulations—it’s about maintaining the trust of students and families.

This is where Sisero sets itself apart. Our modern Student Information System isn’t just FERPA-compliant by default—it’s designed from the ground up to enhance privacy, transparency, and security in a way older systems simply can’t match.

Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
In many legacy systems, access is too broad—staff often see more than they should. Sisero solves this with finely tuned Role-Based Access Control. Each user is given access strictly according to their role: advisors can see advising notes, registrars can see transcripts, financial aid officers can see aid details, and students always retain visibility into their own records. Nothing more, nothing less. This precision minimizes risks of accidental disclosure and builds confidence that sensitive records are always in the right hands.

Cloud Security Standards Built for FERPA
FERPA compliance doesn’t end with access—it extends to how data is protected in the cloud. Sisero aligns with modern security frameworks like SOC 2, ensuring that encryption, intrusion detection, and secure data centers meet the highest benchmarks. Unlike traditional on-premise systems, Sisero’s cloud-native design enables automatic updates, continuous monitoring, and rapid response to security threats. That means institutions don’t just comply with FERPA—they exceed its expectations.

The Sisero Advantage
At Sisero, we believe FERPA should be more than a legal checkbox. It should be a philosophy of student trust and institutional integrity. By combining FERPA-aligned RBAC with rigorous cloud security, we give universities peace of mind and students confidence that their most important data is safe.

With Sisero, FERPA compliance isn’t just maintained—it’s modernized.