Notice of Disclosure Confidentiality and Use of Personal Data

Freedom of Information and Protection of Property Act – Notice of Disclosure

The authorization for the collection of information contained in the university’s UWinsite Student system is the University of Windsor Act, 1962, and Senate Bylaw 31 of the University of Windsor. This collection is compliant with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act of the Province of Ontario. The University of Windsor is committed to the protection of privacy and confidentiality of all its constituency.

The purpose of this data collection is related directly to and needed by the University of Windsor to administer the university/student relationship including the proper recording of student academic progress and to adhere to governmental reporting requirements.

Data collected on this form will be disclosed and used as follows:

  • registration, administrative and academic offices for record-keeping, institutional analysis, provision of services to students, academic integrity enforcement;
  • where the operational necessity of the university requires this disclosure;
  • academic counselling and advising offices for advising services;
  • federal and provincial government offices and Ministries for funding, statistical analysis and planning purposes;
  • student associations and societies for services to students and student elections;
  • Student Services offices for the administration of activities including Cooperative Education programs, Student Disability Services programs, Psychological Counselling services, Residence administration;
  • Campus Community Police and Parking Services for campus security and parking services;
  • Registrar’s Office for production of graduation lists and Convocation programme;
  • Alumni Association for services to alumni;
  • financial aid, scholarship and award determination;
  • Student Health Services for health services; Greenshield Canada for insurance purposes; Windsor-Essex County Health Unit for health services;
  • External collection agencies in the event of fee payment default;
  • Athletics and Recreational Services for sports and athletic services;
  • Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Canadian Consular Offices, and the Canada Border Services Agency for student / study visa administration;
  • As required by statute or law

If you have any questions about the collection, use, and disclosure of this information please contact: Director of Registrarial Services at registrar@uwindsor.ca University of Windsor, 401 Sunset Avenue, Windsor, Ontario, Canada, N9B 3P4 (519) 253-3000, extension 3315.