This policy applies to all employees of Indiana University. Definition Indiana University views the handling of confidential information as an important trust.
Confidential information refers to nonpublic information about students, faculty, and employees.
Some examples of confidential information include grades, financial aid, performance evaluations, family data, and medical records. Policy All employees are working for the common good of the university. Employees cannot use confidential information for personal reasons. For example, staff cannot use someone s address to seek political contributions or to present information about a sales campaign. A federal law, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, classifies most student record information as private.