(a) GEPA Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to supersede the privacy protections afforded parents and students under section 444 of the General Education Provisions Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1232g ). (b) Prohibition on development of national database Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to permit the development of a national database of personally identifiable information on individuals receiving services under this chapter. ( Pub. L. 88–210, § 5 , as added Pub. L. 109–270, § 1(b) , Aug. 12, 2006 , 120 Stat. 690 .) Editorial Notes Prior Provisions A prior section 2304, Pub. L. 88–210, § 5 , as added Pub. L. 105–332, § 1(b) , Oct. 31, 1998 , 112 Stat. 3082 , related to privacy, prior to the general amendment of this chapter by Pub. L. 109–270 .