Other Laws and Regulations

Campus Safety and Security Act
The Campus Safety and Security Act provides for the similar reporting of crimes on campus. See WWU crime statistics.

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act governs the disclosure of student records and information and a student’s right to know what is in there college record. See WWU records policy.

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Restricts the disclosure of student’s medical records.

Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (SDFSCA)
The Act helps schools to create a safe and drug-free environment.

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)
DMCA penalizes copyright infringement of electronic materials, i.e. music and movies.