XVI. Confidentiality and Privacy
The University makes every effort to preserve the Parties’ privacy. The University will not share the identity of any individual who has made a report of Discrimination, Harassment, Retaliation, or Other Prohibited Conduct; any Complainant; any individual who has been reported to be the perpetrator of Discrimination, Harassment, Retaliation, or Other Prohibited Conduct; any Respondent; or any witness, except as permitted by, or to fulfill the purposes, of applicable laws and regulations (e.g., Title IX), the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and its implementing regulations, or as required by law; including any investigation or resolution proceeding arising under these policies and procedures.1 2
Further, Parties and Advisors are expected to maintain the confidentiality of all information created by or shared with them by the University during any investigation and/or resolution process. Parties are entitled to share their own accounts and experiences but are encouraged to consider the sensitivity of the matter if they do so and should consult with their Advisors on any potential implications of doing so.
Additional information regarding confidentiality and privacy can be found in Appendix F - Privacy and Confidentiality.