{"id":3123,"date":"2026-06-18T08:38:26","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T12:38:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.dev.www.purdue.edu\/registrar\/?page_id=3123"},"modified":"2026-09-29T17:06:09","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T21:06:09","slug":"data-handling","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/registrar\/faculty-staff\/advisor\/data-handling\/","title":{"rendered":"Data Classification\u00a0and Handling"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"modal-ready\">\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-cta-banner purdue-home-link-hero  image-background\">\n\n           <div class=\"image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Three students laugh together sitting at a picnic table outside with the sunset behind them\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/registrar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2026_PI_RJR9146_Data-Classification_Hero_1920x1080.jpg\"\/>\n                    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"section has-padding-exlarge\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n                                                        <h1 class=\"second-level-page-heading purdue-home-link-hero__header\">\n                    Data Classification and handling                <\/h1>\n                                        <p class=\"purdue-home-link-hero__subtext\">\n                    Every\u00a0piece of Purdue data carries responsibility. Learn the classifications, the\u00a0rules\u00a0and your role in keeping it secure.                <\/p>\n                                                    <div class=\"purdue-home-link-hero__list-container\">\n                                       <span class=\"purdue-home-link-hero__list-desc tablet-hidden\">\n                        Shortcuts:\n                    <\/span>\n                                                             <ul class=\"purdue-home-link-hero__list--desktop\">\n                                                                                <li>\n                                <a class=\"purdue-home-button purdue-home-button--white  \" href=\"#laws\" target=\"_self\">\n                                    Laws and Policies                                <\/a>\n                            <\/li>\n                                                                                <li>\n                                <a class=\"purdue-home-button purdue-home-button--white  \" href=\"#categories\" target=\"_self\">\n                                    Data Classification Categories                                <\/a>\n                            <\/li>\n                                                                                <li>\n                                <a class=\"purdue-home-button purdue-home-button--white  \" href=\"#roles\" target=\"_self\">\n                                    Roles in Data Handling                                <\/a>\n                            <\/li>\n                                                                                <li>\n                                <a class=\"purdue-home-button purdue-home-button--white  \" href=\"#handle\" target=\"_self\">\n                                    How to Handle Data                                <\/a>\n                            <\/li>\n                                                                                <li>\n                                <a class=\"purdue-home-button purdue-home-button--white  \" href=\"#data-request\" target=\"_self\">\n                                    Submit a Data Request                                <\/a>\n                            <\/li>\n                                            <\/ul>\n                    <form class=\"purdue-home-select purdue-home-link-hero__list--mobile\">\n                        <label for=\"bd90c014-6c5f-43c6-aa54-9c357e009ba2\" class=\"is-sr-only\">Choose a link:<\/label>\n                        <select id=\"bd90c014-6c5f-43c6-aa54-9c357e009ba2\" name=\"links\">\n                             <option value=\"\" data-external=\"\">Shortcuts<\/option>\n                                                            <option value=\"#laws\" data-external=\"\">\n                                    Laws and Policies                                <\/option>\n                                                            <option value=\"#categories\" data-external=\"\">\n                                    Data Classification Categories                                <\/option>\n                                                            <option value=\"#roles\" data-external=\"\">\n                                    Roles in Data Handling                                <\/option>\n                                                            <option value=\"#handle\" data-external=\"\">\n                                    How to Handle Data                                <\/option>\n                                                            <option value=\"#data-request\" data-external=\"\">\n                                    Submit a Data Request                                <\/option>\n                                                    <\/select>\n                    <\/form>\n                <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"purdue-home-link-hero__arrow hero-down-arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                <i class=\"fa-solid fa-chevron-down icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-intro-text has-layout-one-centered \">\n        <div class=\"section has-none-background\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            \n            <h2 class=\"purdue-home-intro-text__header header-font-united\">Purdue employees handle a wide range of information every day. How that information is stored,\u00a0shared\u00a0and protected depends on how\u00a0it&#8217;s\u00a0classified. This training content is required for the annual\u00a0<strong>Data Handling Web\u00a0Certification<\/strong> \u2014 including the laws that govern data security at Purdue, how data is classified and your responsibilities.<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"section \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns page-layout-columns columns is-multiline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-full-tablet page-layout-main is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Data Security Matters&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Purdue is bound by federal regulations including HIPAA,&nbsp;FERPA&nbsp;and GLBA.&nbsp;Failure to follow&nbsp;these rules can result in fines or penalties for the university. But compliance&nbsp;isn&#8217;t&nbsp;the only&nbsp;reason&nbsp;data security matters \u2014&nbsp;it&#8217;s&nbsp;also about protecting the real people whose information we handle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Risks of Mishandling Data<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Identity theft and fraud:<\/strong>&nbsp;Stolen personal information can take&nbsp;significant time&nbsp;and money to resolve.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Personal safety:<\/strong>&nbsp;Some individuals restrict their directory information for serious safety reasons.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reputation:<\/strong>&nbsp;When data is compromised,&nbsp;required&nbsp;notifications and media coverage can harm the university&#8217;s standing.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Remember the golden rule to handle someone else&#8217;s data the way&nbsp;you&#8217;d&nbsp;want your own&nbsp;handled.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-home-tabs has-gray-background\" id=\"laws\"><div class=\"section has-padding-top-large has-padding-bottom-large\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"columns\"><div class=\"column is-5\"><div class=\"arrow\"><\/div><h2 class=\"tagged-header tagged-header--gold\">Laws and Policies<\/h2><div class=\"purdue-home-tabs__headers\" role=\"tablist\"><button id=\"header-7745a430-ccf9-4063-ae02-37028a1ad87e-0\" class=\"purdue-home-tabs__header\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"panel-7745a430-ccf9-4063-ae02-37028a1ad87e-0\"><h3 class=\"purdue-home-tabs__header-text\">Federal\u00a0Law<\/h3><\/button><button id=\"header-7745a430-ccf9-4063-ae02-37028a1ad87e-1\" class=\"purdue-home-tabs__header\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"panel-7745a430-ccf9-4063-ae02-37028a1ad87e-1\"><h3 class=\"purdue-home-tabs__header-text\">State Law<\/h3><\/button><button id=\"header-7745a430-ccf9-4063-ae02-37028a1ad87e-2\" class=\"purdue-home-tabs__header active\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"panel-7745a430-ccf9-4063-ae02-37028a1ad87e-2\"><h3 class=\"purdue-home-tabs__header-text\">Purdue Policy<\/h3><\/button><\/div><\/div><div class=\"column is-7\">\n\n<div class=\"purdue-home-tabs__panel\" id=\"panel-7745a430-ccf9-4063-ae02-37028a1ad87e-0\" aria-labelledby=\"header-7745a430-ccf9-4063-ae02-37028a1ad87e-0\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Federal Law<\/h4>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA)&nbsp;<\/h5>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) defines students&#8217; rights over their education records and outlines when and to whom those records can be&nbsp;disclosed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Examples of FERPA-protected data:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1\">Grades,&nbsp;transcripts&nbsp;and degree information&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2\">Class schedules&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3\">Student information files, including demographic information&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4\">\n\n<li><\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Faculty and staff who handle this data must complete&nbsp;required&nbsp;certification through&nbsp;Purdue&nbsp;WebCert.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA)&nbsp;<\/h5>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) protects personally identifiable information (PII) when a consumer provides that information to receive a service.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Examples of financial services at Purdue covered by GLBA:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5\">Student loans&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6\">Information on delinquent loans&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7\">Check cashing services&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Faculty and staff who handle this data must complete&nbsp;the required&nbsp;certification through&nbsp;Purdue WebCert.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)&nbsp;<\/h5>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires Purdue to protect the privacy and confidentiality of health information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Examples of protected health information:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8\">Past,&nbsp;present&nbsp;or future physical or mental health conditions&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9\">Provision of health care&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-10\">Past,&nbsp;present&nbsp;or future payment for health care that&nbsp;identifies&nbsp;an individual (name, address, Social Security number or birth date)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additional&nbsp;departmental HIPAA training may be required depending on your role. Complete required certification through&nbsp;Purdue WebCert.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/webcert\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit the WebCert Course Catalog<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-home-tabs__panel\" id=\"panel-7745a430-ccf9-4063-ae02-37028a1ad87e-1\" aria-labelledby=\"header-7745a430-ccf9-4063-ae02-37028a1ad87e-1\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">State Law<\/h4>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Indiana&nbsp;SSN Disclosure \u2014 Indiana Code \u00a7 4-1-10&nbsp;<\/h5>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Indiana law prohibits state agencies from&nbsp;disclosing&nbsp;an individual&#8217;s Social Security number (SSN) except in specific circumstances.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Disclosure is&nbsp;permitted&nbsp;only when:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-11\">\n\n<li>The person gives written or electronic consent&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Required by federal or state law&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Administering employee health plan benefits&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Required by the U.S. Patriot Act&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Sharing internally or with another state,&nbsp;local&nbsp;or federal agency&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Sharing with a contractor who needs the SSN to provide goods or services (contractual safeguards&nbsp;required)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-12\">Sharing with a contractor for purposes&nbsp;permitted&nbsp;under HIPAA or FERPA&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important:<\/strong>&nbsp;If a disclosure is made impermissibly, criminal penalties apply to the employee who made the disclosure \u2014 not just the university.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Notice of Security Breach \u2014 Indiana Code \u00a7 4-1-11&nbsp;<\/h5>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If Purdue discovers that unencrypted personal information may have been accessed by an unauthorized person, Indiana law requires prompt written notification to any affected state residents.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under this law, &#8220;personal information&#8221; means a person&#8217;s full name or first&nbsp;initial&nbsp;and last name, combined with at least one of the following:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-13\">\n\n<li>SSN&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Driver&#8217;s license or state ID number&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Financial account number, credit or debit card number, security code, access&nbsp;code&nbsp;or password&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Notification must be made without unreasonable delay and, in most circumstances, in writing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-home-tabs__panel active\" id=\"panel-7745a430-ccf9-4063-ae02-37028a1ad87e-2\" aria-labelledby=\"header-7745a430-ccf9-4063-ae02-37028a1ad87e-2\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Purdue Policy<\/h4>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Data Classification and Governance&nbsp;<\/h5>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every piece of data Purdue owns,&nbsp;uses&nbsp;or&nbsp;maintains&nbsp;must have a designated information owner. Working with the relevant data steward, that owner classifies data into one of three risk levels: Public, Sensitive or Restricted. Classifications are reviewed periodically based on how the data is used, how sensitive it&nbsp;is&nbsp;and how important it is to the university, in compliance with applicable law.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Social Security Number (SSN)&nbsp;<\/h5>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Purdue doesn&#8217;t use Social Security numbers (SSNs) as system identifiers. New systems won&#8217;t be built around SSNs, and forms that collect SSNs must&nbsp;indicate&nbsp;whether providing one is voluntary or mandatory. Unless legally required, you should use a person&#8217;s Purdue University identification number (PUID) instead.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Data Security and Access Policy (C-34)&nbsp;<\/h5>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This policy applies to all administrative and academic computing resources and is guided by three principles:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-14\">\n\n<li><strong>Access<\/strong>: Employees should have access to the data they need to do their jobs.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Data Security<\/strong>: Prevent unauthorized access to systems, data,&nbsp;facilities&nbsp;and networks.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Physical Security<\/strong>: Prevent misuse of or damage to computer assets or data.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The policy is clear \u2014 having access to data doesn&#8217;t mean you can browse it freely. Access is only for completing your assigned job functions, and supervisors share this responsibility.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IT Resource Acceptable Use&nbsp;<\/h5>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only access files or data that belong to you, are publicly available or that the data owner has authorized you to access. Don&#8217;t use Purdue IT resources for outside business, political&nbsp;activity&nbsp;or personal gain.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Email&nbsp;<\/h5>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Purdue email accounts are for university business. Messages sent or stored on university systems may be considered public records under the Indiana Public Records Act. Use caution \u2014 don&#8217;t send confidential information by email. Don&#8217;t use email to harass, threaten or demean others, or for commercial or political purposes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a complete list of university policies, visit&nbsp;the Purdue University Policy Office website.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/policies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Review University Policies<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div  id=\"categories\" class=\"section  page-layout-wide page-layout-two-column page-layout-two-column-divider\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                <div class=\"tagged-header-container tagged-header-container--content-block tagged-header-container-gold\">\n            <h2 class=\"tagged-header tagged-header--gold\">Data Classification Categories<\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns page-layout-columns columns is-multiline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-full-tablet page-layout-main is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Public&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Public data may be or must be open to the public. Examples include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chart of accounts and pay scales&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The University Catalog&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Directory information&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note: Individuals may choose to restrict their own&nbsp;directory&nbsp;information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sensitive&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sensitive data is guarded due to privacy considerations. Examples include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Financial account balances&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Major program of study, admissions&nbsp;applications&nbsp;and decision letters&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PUID and date of birth&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Restricted&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Restricted data is protected by law,&nbsp;policy&nbsp;or regulation \u2014 or has been&nbsp;designated&nbsp;highly sensitive&nbsp;by Purdue. Examples include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Garnishments, credit card numbers, bank account numbers, grant proposals, employee counseling and discipline records, and I-9 documentation&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Student academic records, non-directory information and SSN&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Self-identification information including ethnicity, race, disability status and veteran status&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-one-quarter-desktop is-full-tablet is-full-mobile page-layout-sidebar is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Note on Terminology&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Public records, personally identifiable information (PII) and &#8220;confidential&#8221; are terms often confused with data classification levels \u2014 but&nbsp;they have different meanings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Public records<\/strong>&nbsp;refers&nbsp;to what Purdue may&nbsp;be required&nbsp;to release in response to a formal public records request under Indiana law. It&#8217;s&nbsp;not the same as&nbsp;&#8220;Public&#8221; data classification.&nbsp;If you receive a records request, route it to the Public Records Officer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Personally identifiable information (PII)<\/strong>&nbsp;is not a classification level \u2014&nbsp;it&#8217;s&nbsp;a category of information that requires careful handling. SSNs are always classified as Restricted. The more PII elements that can&nbsp;identify&nbsp;a specific person, the more protection is&nbsp;required. PII also includes characteristics that make someone easily traceable \u2014 for example, if a department has only one female employee and&nbsp;you&#8217;re&nbsp;reporting data by gender.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&#8220;Confidential&#8221;<\/strong>&nbsp;describes how information should be treated in a specific situation, not&nbsp;a formal&nbsp;classification. A private conversation with a supervisor may be confidential even if the underlying data&nbsp;isn&#8217;t&nbsp;classified as Restricted.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Self-identification Information&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ethnicity, race, disability&nbsp;status&nbsp;and veteran status are collected from employees to&nbsp;comply with&nbsp;federal and state regulations. This data is reported in summarized form only. When individual-level data is needed for a specific business purpose, requests require approval from the Office of Institutional Equity and must be handled as Restricted data.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div  id=\"roles\" class=\"section has-padding-bottom-small  page-layout-wide\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns page-layout-columns columns is-multiline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-full-tablet page-layout-main is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Roles in Data Handling&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone at Purdue plays a role in protecting data. Three formal roles define these responsibilities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section  class=\"purdue-home-link-cards \">\n\n    <div class=\"section has-none-background has-padding-top-none\">\n        \n        <div class=\"container\">\n                            <div class=\"purdue-home-link-cards__cards\">\n                    <div class=\"columns is-multiline\">\n                        \n\n<div class=\"column is- is-4-desktop is-half-tablet\"><div class=\"purdue-home-cta-card purdue-home-cta-card--story\"><div class=\"flex-container flex-container--align-center has-white-background\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Information Owners<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Information owners provide policies and guidelines for the proper use of information, and may delegate interpretation and implementation to&nbsp;appropriate staff.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-buttons purdue-home-buttons--left \">\n    <div class=\"purdue-home-button-list\">\n                    <div class=\"\"><a class=\"purdue-home-button \" href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/securepurdue\/data-handling\/data-protection-roles-responsibilities.php\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Learn more about information owners (Opens in a new tab)\">Learn more about information owners<\/a><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"column is- is-4-desktop is-half-tablet\"><div class=\"purdue-home-cta-card purdue-home-cta-card--story\"><div class=\"flex-container flex-container--align-center has-white-background\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Data Stewards<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Data stewards monitor access and usage of data for specific areas of the university (HR, IT, University Residences, Student Services, etc.). They&#8217;re responsible for facilitating compliance with data policies among their area&#8217;s staff.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-buttons purdue-home-buttons--left \">\n    <div class=\"purdue-home-button-list\">\n                    <div class=\"\"><a class=\"purdue-home-button \" href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/securepurdue\/data-handling\/data-stewards.php\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Learn more about data stewards (Opens in a new tab)\">Learn more about data stewards<\/a><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"column is- is-4-desktop is-half-tablet\"><div class=\"purdue-home-cta-card purdue-home-cta-card--story\"><div class=\"flex-container flex-container--align-center has-white-background\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Data Custodians<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every university employee is a data custodian \u2014 responsible for implementing data policies in day-to-day work and handling information securely at the individual level.<\/p>\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-buttons purdue-home-buttons--left \">\n    <div class=\"purdue-home-button-list\">\n                    <div class=\"\"><a class=\"purdue-home-button \" href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/securepurdue\/data-handling\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Learn more about data handling (Opens in a new tab)\">Learn more about data handling<\/a><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            \n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div  id=\"handle\" class=\"section \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns page-layout-columns columns is-multiline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-full-tablet page-layout-main is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Handle Data&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Handling&#8221; means viewing, creating, updating,&nbsp;deleting,&nbsp;destroying&nbsp;or transferring data. Purdue&#8217;s handling guidelines are organized by how the data is transmitted.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-home-tabs has-gray-background\"><div class=\"section has-padding-top-large has-padding-bottom-large\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"columns\"><div class=\"column is-5\"><div class=\"arrow\"><\/div><h2 class=\"tagged-header tagged-header--gold\">I want to learn about<\/h2><div class=\"purdue-home-tabs__headers\" role=\"tablist\"><button id=\"header-2ee786b1-d76d-4f72-897b-eed78ec4a5f5-0\" class=\"purdue-home-tabs__header\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"panel-2ee786b1-d76d-4f72-897b-eed78ec4a5f5-0\"><h3 class=\"purdue-home-tabs__header-text\">Printed Information<\/h3><\/button><button id=\"header-2ee786b1-d76d-4f72-897b-eed78ec4a5f5-1\" class=\"purdue-home-tabs__header\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"panel-2ee786b1-d76d-4f72-897b-eed78ec4a5f5-1\"><h3 class=\"purdue-home-tabs__header-text\">Electronically Stored<\/h3><\/button><button id=\"header-2ee786b1-d76d-4f72-897b-eed78ec4a5f5-2\" class=\"purdue-home-tabs__header\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"panel-2ee786b1-d76d-4f72-897b-eed78ec4a5f5-2\"><h3 class=\"purdue-home-tabs__header-text\">Electronically Transmitted<\/h3><\/button><button id=\"header-2ee786b1-d76d-4f72-897b-eed78ec4a5f5-3\" class=\"purdue-home-tabs__header active\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"panel-2ee786b1-d76d-4f72-897b-eed78ec4a5f5-3\"><h3 class=\"purdue-home-tabs__header-text\">Data Destruction<\/h3><\/button><\/div><\/div><div class=\"column is-7\">\n\n<div class=\"purdue-home-tabs__panel\" id=\"panel-2ee786b1-d76d-4f72-897b-eed78ec4a5f5-0\" aria-labelledby=\"header-2ee786b1-d76d-4f72-897b-eed78ec4a5f5-0\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Printed Information<\/h4>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Printed Data (Paper, Microfiche or Microfilm)&nbsp;<\/h5>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Action<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Public<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/th><th><strong>Sensitive<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/th><th><strong>Restricted<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Storage&nbsp;<\/td><td>No&nbsp;special requirements&nbsp;<\/td><td>No&nbsp;special requirements&nbsp;<\/td><td>Store in a secured location when not in use&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mailing&nbsp;<\/td><td>No&nbsp;special requirements&nbsp;<\/td><td>No&nbsp;special requirements&nbsp;<\/td><td>No classification markings on the outside of the envelope; seal so tampering would be visible upon receipt&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Labeling\/copying&nbsp;<\/td><td>No&nbsp;special requirements&nbsp;<\/td><td>No&nbsp;special requirements&nbsp;<\/td><td>Make copies only as&nbsp;required&nbsp;for distribution; recipients must not further distribute without permission&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Disposal&nbsp;<\/td><td>No&nbsp;special requirements&nbsp;<\/td><td>Physical destruction beyond recovery (shredding); locked Physical Facilities blue recycle bins are acceptable&nbsp;<\/td><td>Same as Sensitive&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The university&#8217;s confidential recycling program is acceptable for all document classifications.&nbsp;Request recycling services through Physical Facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/physicalfacilities\/units\/facilities-operations\/grounds\/refuse-recycling-request.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Request Recycling Services&nbsp;<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-home-tabs__panel\" id=\"panel-2ee786b1-d76d-4f72-897b-eed78ec4a5f5-1\" aria-labelledby=\"header-2ee786b1-d76d-4f72-897b-eed78ec4a5f5-1\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Electronically Stored<\/h4>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Storing Restricted Data&nbsp;<\/h5>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-15\">\n\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t copy restricted data to removable media<\/strong>&nbsp;(USB drives, CDs or external hard drives). If there&#8217;s a genuine business need, consult your supervisor and data steward first.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t store restricted data on your C:\\ drive<\/strong>&nbsp;or any individual workstation hard drive.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Best practice:<\/strong>&nbsp;Store restricted data on a secure, password-protected server with proper access controls and backups.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Archiving:<\/strong>&nbsp;Restricted data must be encrypted and stored in a physically secured location.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t store restricted data on a home computer or personal device.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-home-tabs__panel\" id=\"panel-2ee786b1-d76d-4f72-897b-eed78ec4a5f5-2\" aria-labelledby=\"header-2ee786b1-d76d-4f72-897b-eed78ec4a5f5-2\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Electronically Transmitted<\/h4>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Printing Restricted Data&nbsp;<\/h5>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-16\">\n\n<li>Pick up printouts&nbsp;immediately.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Unattended printing is acceptable only when physical access controls are in place (for example, a printer in a locked room or unit accessible only to a small, known group).&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transmitting Restricted Data&nbsp;<\/h5>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Transmitting includes email, instant messaging, fax, FTP,&nbsp;voicemail&nbsp;and scanning.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-17\"><strong>Don&#8217;t email files&nbsp;containing&nbsp;restricted data<\/strong>&nbsp;unless the email is&nbsp;encrypted&nbsp;or you use a secure file transfer method. <a href=\"https:\/\/filelocker.purdue.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Purdue&#8217;s Filelocker service<\/a>&nbsp;is an approved secure transmission option.<\/li>\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-18\"><strong>Don&#8217;t use cellular or wireless technology<\/strong> to transmit restricted data.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-19\"><strong>Faxing restricted data<\/strong>&nbsp;is only&nbsp;permitted&nbsp;to secure machines with limited access, and the recipient must be notified in advance.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-20\"><strong>Don&#8217;t leave restricted data in a voicemail message.<\/strong>&nbsp;Ask the recipient to call you back.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-home-tabs__panel active\" id=\"panel-2ee786b1-d76d-4f72-897b-eed78ec4a5f5-3\" aria-labelledby=\"header-2ee786b1-d76d-4f72-897b-eed78ec4a5f5-3\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Data Destruction<\/h4>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Improper disposal is one of the most common causes of unintentional data exposure. All Purdue data \u2014 regardless of classification \u2014 must be properly destroyed when no longer in use.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-21\"><strong>Removable media<\/strong>&nbsp;(USB drives, CDs and external hard drives) that&nbsp;ever contained&nbsp;Purdue data must be physically destroyed when no longer needed at the university.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-22\"><strong>Fixed media<\/strong>&nbsp;(hard drives, servers and storage devices) that&nbsp;ever contained&nbsp;Purdue data must be physically destroyed when no longer needed.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-23\">Purdue&#8217;s Recycle for the Future program is an approved disposal&nbsp;option&nbsp;for electronic media.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/securepurdue\/data-handling\/media-disposal-guidelines.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Media Disposal Guidelines on SecurePurdue<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/securepurdue\/it-policies-standards\/it-guidelines\/media-disposal-guidelines.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Review Media Disposal Guidelines<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"section \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns page-layout-columns columns is-multiline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-full-tablet page-layout-main is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Questions to Ask Before You Handle Data&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before using,&nbsp;sharing&nbsp;or storing data, ask yourself:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>What type of data is this, and how is it classified?<\/strong>&nbsp;Use extra caution with personal details, financial information,&nbsp;SSNs&nbsp;and PUIDs.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Who will have access to it, and what will they do with it?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>What do the handling requirements say for this classification?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Have I followed the&nbsp;appropriate guidelines&nbsp;for Public, Sensitive or Restricted data?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Is there a more secure way to handle this information?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If&nbsp;you&#8217;re&nbsp;unsure, ask your supervisor or your area&#8217;s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/securepurdue\/data-handling\/data-stewards.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">data steward<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div  id=\"top-ten\" class=\"section has-gold-background \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns page-layout-columns columns is-multiline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-full-tablet page-layout-main is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top 10 Data Security Tips&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Use strong, secret passwords:&nbsp;<\/strong>Follow Purdue&#8217;s password policies and guidelines.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/policies\/information-technology\/s16.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Review Purdue&#8217;s password standards<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Never log in for someone else:<\/strong>&nbsp;Don&#8217;t log in to Purdue computer systems,&nbsp;email&nbsp;or mobile devices on another person&#8217;s behalf.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3.&nbsp;Don&#8217;t&nbsp;save passwords on devices:<\/strong>&nbsp;Don&#8217;t store passwords on your workstation, in&nbsp;email, or on a phone or mobile device.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&nbsp;4. Lock your workstation when you step away:&nbsp;<\/strong>Lock even when taking a short break. On Windows, use&nbsp;Ctrl+Alt+Delete&nbsp;and select &#8220;Lock Computer.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5. Log off or shut down each night:<\/strong>&nbsp;Check&nbsp;with departmental IT staff for the recommended procedure in your area.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>6. Ignore unsolicited requests for account information:<\/strong>&nbsp;Never&nbsp;provide personal or account information in response to an email or phone call you&nbsp;didn&#8217;t&nbsp;initiate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>7. Be cautious with unexpected attachments:<\/strong>&nbsp;Don&#8217;t&nbsp;open or download attachments you&nbsp;weren&#8217;t&nbsp;expecting. Contact the sender to verify before opening.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>8. Turn off&nbsp;browser&nbsp;autocomplete:<\/strong>&nbsp;Autocomplete&nbsp;can store usernames and passwords. Ask your departmental IT staff for help disabling it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>9.&nbsp;Don&#8217;t&nbsp;download unauthorized software:<\/strong>&nbsp;Software, screensavers,&nbsp;fonts&nbsp;and games from untrusted sources can&nbsp;contain&nbsp;viruses or create security vulnerabilities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>10. Stay current on security best practices:<\/strong>&nbsp;Review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/securepurdue\/it-policies-standards\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IT security policies and best practices on Secure Purdue<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Never change security settings on your computer without consulting your departmental IT staff first.<\/strong>&nbsp;The same rule applies to multifunction copier\/scanner\/fax machines. If you&nbsp;wouldn&#8217;t&nbsp;email a document&nbsp;containing&nbsp;that information,&nbsp;don&#8217;t&nbsp;scan and email it to yourself from the machine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-one-quarter-desktop is-full-tablet is-full-mobile page-layout-sidebar is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div  class=\"section \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns page-layout-columns columns is-multiline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-full-tablet page-layout-main is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Reference Summary&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Only access data needed to complete your assigned job function.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use PUID instead of SSN whenever possible.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employees can be held personally responsible for impermissible SSN disclosures.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Handle HIPAA, FERPA and GLBA data with&nbsp;special care.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purdue has three data classification levels: Public,&nbsp;Sensitive&nbsp;and Restricted.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PII, public records and &#8220;confidential&#8221; are&nbsp;not&nbsp;data classification levels.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email may be considered a public record.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Everyone is a data custodian.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data handling guidelines depend on how data is transmitted: printed, electronically&nbsp;stored&nbsp;or electronically transmitted.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div  id=\"data-request\" class=\"section has-gray-background \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns page-layout-columns columns is-multiline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-full-tablet page-layout-main is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Submitting a Data Request&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Institutional Data Analytics and Assessments (IDA+A) team manages data for the university. Use the&nbsp;IDA+A project request form&nbsp;to&nbsp;submit&nbsp;requests for:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Student data&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Direct student emails&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Banner loads for advisors, student&nbsp;attributes&nbsp;and cohorts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Email the IDA+A team with questions at <a href=\"mailto:idata@purdue.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">idata@purdue.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-buttons purdue-home-buttons--left \">\n    <div class=\"purdue-home-button-list\">\n                    <div class=\"\"><a class=\"purdue-home-button \" href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/idata\/products-services\/project-requests.php\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Request a data project through IDA+A (Opens in a new tab)\">Submit a Data Project Request<\/a><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-one-quarter-desktop is-full-tablet 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