Higher Education Student/Professor Confidentiality

[NadjaBreton]

What is the name of your state? MA

I am an undergraduate student at a public university. I have recently sent an email to a professor informing him of some very personal problems going on in my life (i.e. an act of violence, mental and physical health problems). I now have reason to believe that this professor has disclosed this information to someone else without my permission.

A friend of mine once informed me that all private and personal information that a student chooses to reveal to a professor must be kept in strictest confidence. I've been searching online for something that complies with that but I haven't had any luck. It seems like it should be true, and I know that in the past, I've had advisers ask for my consent before discussing my case with anyone else. Can someone please inform me of the laws concerning student/professor confidentiality?

Thank you.

 

[HuAi]

No such thing, in fact, if the professor believes that you may need legal or medical aid, he's probably required by school policy to report it. It would be very unprofessional of him to reveal your info to other students, and he could face disciplinary action if thats the case.