Your Privacy Is Important To Us.
Emerge Education University is committed to safeguarding both restricted and private data for every Emerge Education University constituent. Strong data protection builds trust with our multiple constituents (students, employees, parents/relatives of students, potential students, former students, alumni, donors, and financial sponsors). Emerge Education University does not share our student’s data with third-party marketing commercial companies.
Data Privacy Notice
Emerge Education University needs to collect and retain certain types of data, in various formats, about relevant individuals (such as students, employers, parents/relatives of students, potential students, and former students) to fulfill the functions of an education provider. This policy outlines the purposes for which the information is collected and Emerge’s practices in processing this data.
Data Content
Emerge Education may collect a variety of information about a student, such as names, addresses, contact information (email and phone number), education and training details, employment details, financial details, or other information deemed relevant to Emerge Education.
Data Purposes
Emerge Education may use a student’s information for a variety of legitimate educational interests, including the following:
- Maintaining student records
- Maintaining employment records
- Maintaining financial records
- Monitoring student academic progress
- Conducting institutional assessment and research
- Providing advice and support to students and employees through various services, such as financial services, health services, academic advising, academic support, counseling, and others
- Maintaining and publishing institutional directories
- Preparing reports for various entities, including accreditation and government agencies, in accordance with relevant regulations
Data Processing and Disclosures
Emerge Education allows certain officials and organizations to access and process your personal information if they have a legitimate educational interest. Your information is only used when it is necessary to conduct tasks in relation to services or benefits you have requested from Emerge Education or to conduct the practical day-to-day administration of the institution. This list represents the types of officials who may have access to your data:
- An administrator of the program, faculty, or other academic supporting individual
- Relevant government and accreditation agencies to whom the institution has a statutory obligation to release information
- Relevant individuals and authorities in the case of an immediate health or safety emergency
- Officials of another school in which a student seeks or intends to enroll
All processing, storage, and disclosure of data is handled in accordance with the Family Educational Rights Privacy Act (“FERPA”) for student record data, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) for health data, and any other applicable privacy laws.
Student’s Rights
Students have the right to inspect and review their education records. Students may seek amendment if they believe their education records are inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of their privacy rights. Education records will not be disclosed without the student’s consent, except under the authorized disclosures specified in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. If a student believes that their privacy rights have been violated, they have a right to file a complaint of non-compliance with the Family Policy Compliance Office of the U.S. Department of Education.
Procedure for Inspecting Education Records
A student has the right to inspect and review their education records within 45 days of their request. Emerge Education University will provide a response to reasonable requests for explanations and interpretations of the record. If a student is unable to inspect their education records, Emerge Education University shall make other arrangements for the student to inspect, including making a copy of the education records. Emerge Education University will not charge a fee to search for or retrieve a student’s education records but may charge a fee to copy the records.
Marketing Communication Activities
Emerge Education may, at some point, contact the student seeking a release of the student’s information for publicity purposes. This request will only be for the individual’s name, company, and program completed or currently enrolled therein. However, Emerge will not utilize any information without authorized consent from the student.
