27.000 St. Ambrose University firmly believes in respect for the rights and dignity of each employee. St. Ambrose University sets forth as its main goal the protection and enhancement of the individual employee s right to privacy. 27.003 St. Ambrose University will protect the confidentiality of all personal information in its records and files. 27.004 St. Ambrose University guarantees the right of each employee to correct inaccurate information by providing documentation, and to express disagreement with information in his or her records. 27.006 St. Ambrose University will refuse, except in specific circumstances, to release information to outside sources without the employee s written approval.
Exceptions are limited to simple employment verification and legal requirements.
27.007 St. Ambrose University requires each employee to strictly adhere to these policies and practices. Violations are subject to appropriate disciplinary action. 27.100 Collection and Retention of Personal Information . St. Ambrose University will gather all necessary information directly from the employee, except for references required on a job application and performance evaluations by superiors. 27.101 St. Ambrose University will follow the requirements of equal employment opportunity laws and other federal regulations regarding the collection of information from job applicants and employees.