The concept of data privacy is relatively new and continues to evolve as new technologies advance. In addition to UC policies, there are a variety of state, federal and even foreign laws that govern data privacy. Data privacy laws are primarily concerned with keeping an individual’s personal data confidential, as well as enabling individuals to understand and control what data about them is being collected, who/what is collecting it, and how it is used. These laws also allow individuals to participate in the collection and use of their personal data where possible, and to be notified of any breach or unauthorized access or use of their data.  
 

State of California statutes:

  1. California Information Practices Act of 1977, Civil Code Section 1798 et seq. (opens in new window)
  2. California Penal Code, Section 502, relating to computer crime and other forms of unauthorized access to computers, computer systems, and data.(opens in new window)
  3. California Public Records Act, Government Code Sections 6250-6270.(opens in new window)
  4. California Proposition 209.

Federal statutes and regulations

  1. Stored Wire and Electronic Communications and Transactional Records Access, U.S. Code, Title 18, Sections 2701 et seq. (opens in new window)
  2. Family Educational and Privacy Rights, U.S. Code, Title 20, Section 1232g.(opens in new window)
  3. Records Maintained on Individuals, U.S. Code, Title 5, Section 552a. (opens in new window)
  4. Higher Education Act, Section 483.(opens in new window)

UC Policies

  1. UC Electronic Communications Policy. (opens in new window)
  2. UC Policies Applying to Campus Activities, Organizations, and Students, Section 130.00 et seq., Policies Applying to the Disclosure of Information from Student Records. (opens in new window)
  3. Guidelines for Administrators Regarding New Self-Identification Questions in UC Recruit and Data Privacy Compliance. (opens in new window)
  4. How to Respond to Information Requests. (opens in new window)
  5. Bulk Mailing. (opens in new window)
  6. Student Education Records – Disclosure of Information. (opens in new window)

UC Business & Finance Bulletins

  1. IS-2, Inventory, Classification, and Release of University Electronic Information. (opens in new window)
  2. IS-3, Electronic Information Security. (opens in new window)
  3. RMP-1, University Records Management Program. (opens in new window)
  4. RMP-7, Privacy of and Access to Information Responsibilities. (opens in new window)
  5. RMP-11, Student Applicant Records. (opens in new window)