This document establishes the legal framework and administrative requirements for the management, access, and disclosure of school pupil records within the Scottish education system. The regulations were issued by the Secretary of State for Scotland to ensure standardized procedures for handling sensitive student data. It defines the obligations of education authorities and school managers regarding the maintenance of records and the rights of parents and pupils to access this information.

Legal professionals and educational administrators utilize this text as a foundational reference for understanding historical data privacy obligations in Scottish schools. Experts note that while these regulations have been superseded by modern data protection legislation, they remain relevant for interpreting the evolution of student record-keeping policies.