Most schools now use technology for organizing and accessing information.
Networked computers have significantly improved the speed with which administrative functions can be performed. Additionally, information regarding students, staff, courses, programs and facilities is made much more readily available. There is a cost and potential source of concern that arises as technology-based interactions become a major mode of communication. Academic records must be secured, and sensitive information must be restricted in its availability. Each institution is ultimately responsible for the integrity and security of its data.