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Privacy

Office of Privacy

A unit of Penn State Information Security

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.

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Penn State's Privacy Principles

Privacy Principles will inform University and unit business decisions that may impact individuals’ privacy.
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Policies

Privacy Policies Learn about Penn State’s requirements and expectations for managing personal data.
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Protect Your Privacy

Follow best practices for protecting your privacy
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HIPAA

Learn how Penn State protects your health information in compliance with the HIPAA Privacy Rule.
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GLBA

Understand how Penn State safeguards consumer financial information under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA).
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Privacy Impact Assessment

Discover when and how to complete a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) to evaluate data privacy risks.
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Education

Explore trainings provided by the Privacy Office.
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Report a Privacy Concern

Learn how to report unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse of personal information.
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Privacy Council

See how Penn State fosters a unified and collaborative approach to privacy.