Privacy Act
The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPP)
The University of Regina has operated within the parameters outlined in The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act since 2006. All University Departments including Housing Services must abide by the Rules and Regulations outline in the FOIPP Act. As such, we are unable to provide private information to any third party, including parents and/or guardians about our Residents.
This includes, but is not limited to:
| - | Account information: Balances, breakdowns or information regarding any additional charges incurred |
| - | Names of, and/or other information pertaining to roommates |
| - | Phone numbers other than posted Residence telephone numbers |
| - | Disciplinary issues that they may be dealing within Housing |
| - | Extension of stay, early arrivals and cancellations |
| - | Room change requests and roommate information |
The FOIPP Act applies to all Residents. Private information will not be release without written consent from the Resident.
If your Student wishes to authorize the release of information to a third party, he or she may do so in writing to the Housing Services Office.
For more information on the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, please go to
http://www.uregina.ca/policy/browse-policy/policy-GOV-060-005.html.