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U. Penn. Appoints Privacy Officer

The University of Pennsylvania has appointed a privacy officer with broad responsibilities to protect student data. The school plans to change its student identifier from the Social Security Number to an alternative identifier.

Penn's specialist on privacy sees her niche broadening, Boston Globe, December 22, 2002.
EPIC Student Privacy Page.
Six Recommendations to Create a More Privacy Sensitive College or University, Chris Hoofnagle, EPIC.