Resolution 98-04: MIND YOUR OWN NUMBER

Number 98-04
Description UTA prohibit the practice of utilizing SSN#'s as a means of establishing class attendance
Authored by Jeannie Panton
Sponsored by Greg Burris
Mika Lanier
Stefanie Wagner
Date Submitted Tuesday, September 16, 1997
Date Considered Thursday, January 1, 1970
Committee Rules and Appropriations
Result Implemented
Remarks IMPLEMENTED - In memo from President Witt dated November 28, 1997.
Whereas Several UTA instructors utilize students' Social Security Numbers (SS#) as opposed to simply students names as a means of establishing class attendance; and
Whereas Using such a list releases each individual student's SS# to an unknown numer of people; and
Whereas This exposurer of SS#'s is a dangerous method by which students may be financially or personally victimized; and
Whereas The Family Education Rights and Privacy act as maintained by UTA already prohibits the use of SSN#'s in directories, as posted grade identifiers, or as class rankings.
Be It Further Resolved That UTA prohibit the practice of utilizing SSN#'s as a means of establishing class attendance.