Volunteers for Yale University may have access to confidential information about alumni, parents, students, corporations, foundations, and friends of the university, including donors and prospective donors. This access is provided to volunteers on a need-to-know basis and is granted for the sole purpose of carrying out assigned volunteer responsibilities for Yale University.
Confidentiality Policy
All constituent information compiled and maintained by Yale should be treated as confidential and utilized only as needed in the context of a volunteer’s responsibilities. Such information is the property of the university and may not be distributed or used for unauthorized purposes or for personal gain. If volunteers receive requests for an individual’s contact information, they may direct inquirers to the alumni directory on the Yale Alumni Association (YAA) website.
In furtherance of this policy, all confidential information, data and materials should be:
- Used only for Yale purposes.
- Held in strict confidence at all times.
- Stored in a secure manner.
- Disposed of in a secure manner once no longer needed for Yale purposes.
Any breach of confidentiality should be reported immediately to Yale staff.
Last updated: October 25, 2022