Privacy
The Privacy Office promotes an organizational culture that provides exceptional leadership and oversight to Penn State faculty, staff, and students so they may conduct business operations and activities with privacy at the forefront. We commit to compliance with local and regulatory requirements and university policies, standards, and guidelines pertaining to data privacy.
Penn State's Privacy Principles
Privacy Principles will inform University and unit business decisions that may impact individuals’ privacy.
Privacy Policies
Learn about Penn State’s requirements and expectations for managing personal data.
Protect Your Privacy
Follow best practices for protecting your privacy
HIPAA
Learn how Penn State protects your health information in compliance with the HIPAA Privacy Rule.
GLBA
Understand how Penn State safeguards consumer financial information under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA).
Privacy Impact Assessment
Discover when and how to complete a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) to evaluate data privacy risks.
Education
Explore trainings provided by the Privacy Office.
Report a Privacy Concern
Learn how to report unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse of personal information.
Privacy Council
See how Penn State fosters a unified and collaborative approach to privacy.