This document establishes the formal legal requirements for the maintenance and management of student records within Scottish further education institutions. The regulations were enacted by the Secretary of State for Scotland under the Education (Scotland) Act 1980 to standardize administrative practices across the sector. It provides the statutory framework governing the collection, retention, and disclosure of student data to ensure institutional accountability and compliance with national educational standards.

Legal professionals and educational administrators utilize this text as a foundational regulatory instrument for institutional compliance in Scotland. Experts note that while the document is highly technical and specific to the 1990 legislative framework, it remains a critical reference for understanding the evolution of data management in the Scottish education system.