Last updated: December 30, 2019

University Use of Information

South Baylo University collects and processes personal data (“Information”) from individuals only as necessary in the exercise of the University’s legitimate interests, functions and responsibilities as a private, non-profit institution of higher education. For example, South Baylo University also collects and processes Information from individuals who are applicants for employment positions. Information collected from students or student applicants is used to register or enroll persons in the University, manage a student account, provide academic advising, develop and deliver education programs, track academic progress, analyze and improve education programs, recruitment, regulatory reporting, auditing, maintenance of accreditation, and other related University processes and functions. South Baylo University also uses Information to conduct general demographic and statistical research to improve University programs, to identify appropriate support services or activities, provide reasonable accommodations, enforce University policies or comply with applicable laws. Finally, Information may be shared by South Baylo University with third parties who have entered into contracts with the University to perform functions on behalf of the University, subject to the obligation of confidentiality and safeguarding from unauthorized disclosure.

Third-Party Use of Sensitive Information

We may disclose your Sensitive Information and other information as follows:

• Consent: We may disclose Information if we have your consent to do so.
• Emergency Circumstances: We may share your Information when necessary to protect your interests and you are physically or legally incapable of providing consent.
• Employment Necessity: We may share your Information when necessary for administering employment or social security benefits in accordance with applicable law or any applicable collective bargaining agreement, subject to the imposition of appropriate safeguards to prevent further unauthorized disclosure.
• Public Information: We may share your Information if you have manifestly made it public.
• Archiving: We may share your Information for archival purposes in the public interest, and for historical research and statistical purposes.
• Performance of a Contract: We may share your Information when necessary to administer a contract you have with the University.
• Legal Obligation: We may share your Information when the disclosure is required or permitted by international, federal, and state laws and regulations.
• Service Providers: We use third parties who have entered into a contract with the University to support the administration of University operations and policies. In such cases, we share your Information with such third parties subject to the imposition of appropriate safeguards to prevent further unauthorized disclosure.
• De-Identified and Aggregate Information: We may use and disclose Information in a de-identified or aggregate form without limitation.

Security

South Baylo University implements appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information when you transmit it to us and when we store it on our information technology systems.

Retention and Destruction of Your Information

Your information will be retained by the University in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, and the applicable retention periods in the University’s Record Keeping Policy. Your information will be destroyed upon your request unless applicable law requires destruction after the expiration of an applicable retention period. The manner of destruction shall be appropriate to preserve and ensure the confidentiality of your information given the level of sensitivity, value, and criticality to the University.

Consumer Rights

You have the right to request access to, a copy of, rectification, restriction in the use of, or erasure of your information in accordance with all applicable laws. The erasure of your information shall be subject to applicable state and federal laws, and the applicable retention periods in the University’s Record Keeping Policy. If you have provided consent to the use of your information, you have the right to withdraw consent without affecting the lawfulness of the University’s use of the information prior to receipt of your request.