Below you will find more information about this specific policy.
DCVPA recognizes the need to protect students and employees from the improper release of social security numbers and other personal identifying information. To this end, DCVPA requires that all school employees comply with the Identity Protection Act of 20051 and any other federal and state laws governing the collection, use and disclosure of personal identifying information. No person shall knowingly disclose, transfer or unlawfully use the social security number or other personal identifying information of any employee, student or other individual.
For purposes of this policy, personal identifying information includes: student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, social security numbers; employer taxpayer identification numbers; drivers license numbers; state identification card numbers; passport numbers; checking accounts; savings accounts; credit card and debit card numbers; personal identification (PIN) codes; digital signatures; any numbers or information that can be used to access an individual's financial resources; biometric data; fingerprints; and passwords.
The following regulations apply:
Any individual who fails to comply with this policy and the superintendent's rules and regulations shall be subject to disciplinary action up to and including suspension or expulsion for students and termination for employees. In addition, such person may be subject to criminal prosecution.
Issued: July 12, 2018