Which law relating to information governance is most likely to apply to schools?
A) HIPAA
B) FOIA
C) FERPA
D) SEC

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FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. It applies to all schools that receive funds from the U.S. Department of Education, making it the most likely law to apply to schools. HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) relates to protected health information, FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) relates to public access to government records, and SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) relates to securities regulation.

Which Law Relating to Information Governance Is Most Likely to Apply