Data Privacy

At The American University in Cairo, your privacy is of utmost importance to us. We are dedicated to protecting the personal information of our students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This page serves as a comprehensive resource to inform you about our privacy practices, how we handle your data, and the measures we take to ensure its security.

What is Data Privacy?

Data privacy involves safeguarding personally identifiable information, regulating access to it, and granting individuals control over how their data is collected, utilized, and shared. It encompasses a set of principles, practices, and regulations aimed at protecting sensitive data from unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, or destruction.

What is Personally Identifiable Information (PII)?

Personally Identifiable Information (PII) refers to any data that can be used to identify an individual either on its own or when combined with other information.

PII typically includes, but is not limited to:

Full Name: A student's, faculty member's, or staff's name.
Student ID Number: A unique identifier assigned to each student.
Contact Information: Email addresses, phone numbers, and home addresses.
Social Security Number (SSN): If the university uses SSNs for identification.
Date of Birth: Used to verify identity or age.
Academic Records: Transcripts, grades, and course enrollments.
Financial Information: Payment details, scholarships, loans, or billing information.
Enrollment Information: Registration status, major, or academic progress.
Biometric Data: Fingerprints or facial recognition data used for access control (if applicable).
Photographs: Photos taken for university IDs, websites, or other official use.