University privacy policies (Virginia) (Virginia State University)
| Multi Request | University privacy policies (Virginia) |
| Submitted | Jan. 7, 2020 |
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From: Tom Nash
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
- A copy of any data release consent forms students are asked to sign
- Any current policy documents or guidelines governing student data usage
- Any amendments made to those forms from 2015-2020
- Contracts, MOUs or other documents outlining any third-party programs or applications collecting student data
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Tom Nash
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Virginia Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 7, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Virginia State University
January 15, 2020
To Whom It May Concern:
The University is in receipt of your request. In providing you with a response to your inquiry, we are complying with this request in accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act ("FOIA"). As the University's FOIA Officer for the University, it is my responsibility to review and to facilitate the gathering of documents in response to requests such as this, and those received under FOIA.
Pursuant to § 2.2-3704.A.of the Code of Virginia,
[A]ll public records shall be open to citizens of the Commonwealth, representatives of newspapers and magazines with circulation in the Commonwealth, and representatives of radio and television stations broadcasting in or into the Commonwealth during the regular office hours of the custodian of such records.
Based on my review of your request, you are a non-citizen of the Commonwealth and have not provided sufficient evidence that you have standing to be provided public records. At this time, your request cannot be processed.
Should you have any questions regarding this letter, feel free to contact me.
Pamela T. Turner
Director of Communications and FOIA Officer
Virginia State University
Storum Hall, Room 102
PO Box 9027
Virginia State University, VA 23806
Office: 804.524.3085 Email: ptolson@vsu.edu<mailto:ptolson@vsu.edu>
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From: Tom Nash
Hi Pamela,
I'm a Richmond resident and can provide a driver's license if you need.
Thanks!
Tom
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Virginia Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 7, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Virginia Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 7, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Virginia State University
Mr. Nash,
This letter comes in response to your FOIA request. Thank you for your patience as Ms. Pamela Turner is no longer employed with the Virginia State University.
Reading through the emails from your previous communications, you offered to provide documentation that you are a resident of Virginia. We would appreciate it if you would provide that documentation at this time. Please forward it to foia@vsu.edu<mailto:foia@vsu.edu>. Upon receipt of the documentation, we will proceed with a response to your inquiry within a 5 workday time frame in accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.
The University may seek reimbursement for administrative time and copies of documents. If the cost should exceed $100, you will be notified. Should you have any questions, feel free send an email to foia@vsu.edu<mailto:foia@vsu.edu>.
Thank you,
VSU FOIA Administrator
From: Tom Nash
Hi there,
Please see attached. Many thanks!
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From: Virginia State University
Mr. Nash,
This letter comes in response to your FOIA request. The accompanying document comprises the items you have requested. The latter two records requested do not exist. Should you have any questions, feel free to contact me via email at foia@vsu.edu<mailto:foia@vsu.edu>.
- A copy of any data release consent forms students are asked to sign – see the attached Federal Educational Rights and Privacy (FERPA) Form
- Any current policy documents or guidelines governing student data usage – see the attached FERPA Policy
- Any amendments made to those forms from 2015-2020 DO NOT EXIST
- Contracts, MOUs or other documents outlining any third-party programs or applications collecting student data DO NOT EXIST
Sincerely,
VSU FOIA Officer
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