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Types of Confidential Information
Confidential information includes, but is not limited to information
concerning:
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Medical Center patients
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Law Center clients
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Prospective, current or former students
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Current, former and prospective employees (employment, pay, health,
insurance data, and other personnel information)
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University business, finances, or operations
Restrictions and Violations
There are specific laws, University policies, and guidelines that govern
the release of confidential information. Therefore, University employees
may not obtain access to or provide confidential information unless their
positions within the University authorize them to do so. Employees
who receive requests for confidential information should seek direction
from a supervisor before responding.
Employees who violate the University's Confidential Information policy
may be disciplined up to and including dismissal. Unauthorized accessing
or disclosure of legally protected information may result in civil liability
or criminal prosecution.
Media Contacts
Employees may not comment on University business to representatives
of the press (radio, television, or print media) without authorization
from the appropriate University Public Relations office or the appropriate
Vice President. Inquiries from campus media must be referred to the
appropriate department head (or higher level of management).
Employees may not represent themselves as spokesperson for the University
unless authorized to do so.
Subpoenas
Subpoenas and any other request or demand for the release of information
for a legal proceeding must be referred to the Office of University or
Medical Center Counsel before release of any information. |
