In their various roles and positions at Penn, faculty, administration and staff become aware of confidential information of many different types. Such information may relate to students, employees, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, research sponsors, licensing partners, patients, and others. Penn faculty, administration and staff are expected to inform themselves about applicable legal, contractual, and policy obligations to maintain the confidentiality of such information, so as to protect it from improper disclosure, and to protect the privacy interests of members of our community.

Policies, Statements and Guidelines:

University Specific Policies

Privacy Policies

Privacy in the Electronic Environment

Confidentiality of Employee Records

Confidentiality of Student Records

Penn Medicine Specific Policies

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Patient Right to Access, Inspect or Copy PHI

Pennsylvania Hospital Patient Right to Access, Inspect or Copy PHI

University of Pennsylvania Health System Privacy Policies

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Vendor Visitation

Lancaster General Health Safeguarding Confidential Information

More information on privacy can be obtained at: http://www.upenn.edu/privacy