### Question
How does the law define personal information?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 1232h*, **personal information** is defined as:

> individually identifiable information including—


(i) a student or parent's first and last name

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1232h*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 31-GENERAL PROVISIONS CONCERNING EDUCATION > SUBCHAPTER III-GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS CONCERNING OPERATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF EDUCATION PROGRAMS: GENERAL AUTHORITY OF SECRETARY > Part 4-Records; Privacy; Limitation on Withholding Federal Funds**

