Confidentiality

We understand and respect the issues of privacy and confidentiality regarding students who access our services. We take confidentiality very seriously and make every effort to keep our services confidential.

• The personal information of registered students is accessed by SAS staff only. Occasionally, information may be shared with specific Student Services staff on a need-to-know basis. A student’s diagnosis, specific disability, or other personal information is never revealed to student employees (i.e. exam invigilators, note-takers, or tutors). These employees are given only enough instruction to facilitate these accommodations. All our employees have signed confidentiality agreements and understand the seriousness of this issue. A breach of confidentiality may be sufficient cause for immediate dismissal and possibly other disciplinary action.  
• Professors are NOT informed of the nature of the student's disability or diagnosis, or regarding the student’s relationship with SAS. Professors will only be advised of the accommodations that a student requires.  
• A consent form must be signed by the registered student to disclose any information to other University staff and/or outside parties (such as family members or other individuals). Consent forms are available at SAS.