Policy Purpose
As the University of Southern California (the “University” or “USC”) pursues its academic, research, and health care mission, it is vital that we understand our ethical, academic, and compliance related obligations when it comes to privacy requirements and standards over certain data and information. This policy represents USC’s commitment to respecting and protecting the privacy of its students, patients, faculty, staff, research subjects, and anyone from whom USC Personnel collect or receive Personal Information. The University is also committed to protecting the privacy of Personal Information within its direct and indirect control in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and University policies, procedures, and principles.
At USC, our values of integrity, accountability and open communication guide our behavior when we make decisions related to Personal Information we collect, use, disclose, retain, and dispose. We recognize our students, patients, faculty, staff, research subjects, and anyone from whom USC Personnel collect or receive Personal Information trust us to handle their Personal Information with care and diligence.
This policy is designed to support compliance with the laws, regulations, and University policies, procedures, and principles, as well as reinforce our values of integrity and accountability, thereby demonstrating our commitment to doing the right thing with Personal Information in our possession.
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