20 U.S.C. § 7911
Prohibition on nationwide database
Nothing in this chapter (other than section 6398(b) of this title ) shall be construed to authorize the development of a nationwide database of personally identifiable information on individuals involved in studies or other collections of data under this chapter.
( Pub. L. 89–10, title VIII, § 8531 , formerly title IX, § 9531, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title IX, § 901 , Jan. 8, 2002 , 115 Stat. 1984 ; renumbered title VIII, § 8531, Pub. L. 114–95, title VIII, § 8001(a)(6) , Dec. 10, 2015 , 129 Stat. 2088 , 2089.)