Privacy

Florida International University and its affiliates (collectively “FIU,” “University,” “our,” “we” or “us”) are committed to respecting your privacy and the accuracy of your confidential information. The University is dedicated to ensuring that we abide by applicable federal and state laws and implementing University regulations and policies that protect the privacy and confidentiality of personally identifiable information.

This page addresses concerns about personal data collection and provides information about what is collected and how it is used. Please contact the Office of University Compliance and Integrity, the Division of Information Security or the Office of the General Counsel with any questions or concerns regarding notice or any associated policies.

The University Compliance Officer works in close collaboration with the Information Technology Security Officer in assessing the viability and strength of the administrative, physical and technical safeguards in place to secure personally identifiable information in all formats: on paper, electronically, and verbally.

As a member of the FIU Community of faculty, staff, students, visitors, patients and volunteers, it is vitally important that you let us know as soon as possible if you discover, or become aware of, a privacy or security incident that involves sensitive information. By addressing any incidents proactively and vigorously, we strive to safeguard the privacy of those individuals apart of our FIU Community whom we serve as our students, faculty, staff, patients, research subjects and members of our community-at-large.

We have the discretion to update this Privacy Notice at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the top of this page. If we make material changes to this Privacy Notice, we will notify you here, by email, or by means of a notice on the Site prior to the change becoming effective. We encourage you to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal data we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this Privacy Notice periodically and become aware of modifications.

As a member of the FIU Community of faculty, staff, students, patients and volunteers, it is vitally important that you let us know as soon as possible if you discover, or become aware of, a privacy or security incident that involves sensitive information. This is in accordance with the FIU Incident Response Plan. By addressing any incidents proactively and vigorously, we strive to safeguard the privacy of those individuals whom we serve as our students, faculty, staff, patients, research subjects and members of our community-at-large.