University of Florida Identification Numbers
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Much work has been published about identifiers. The following links refer to representative information about the use of Social Security Numbers and alternative approaches to identifying individuals. Many of the following links were obtained from the University of Illinois SSN web site (http://www.ssn.uillinois.edu/ssn.html). Others were included on the project web page of the UF Student Identification Numbers Policy Committee.
Social Security numbers are highly confidential and legally protected data. The University of Florida is committed to protecting the privacy of the entire University community which includes students, faculty, staff, and a diverse array of others who are affiliated with the institution.
UF DDD Memos pertaining to UFID numbers
- Posting of Student Grades (Office of Associate Provost; 01/22/2003)
- Implementation of UF Directory and UFID on January 21 (Office of Vice Provost for Information Technology; 01/15/2003).
- UFID numbers to become official, January 21, 2003 (SSN-to-UFID Conversion, Office of the Provost; 10/29/2002)
- UF directory to be a single repository for University-wide directory information (UF Directory Middleware Project, 09/16/2002)
Input into new UF Directory sought (UF Directory Middleware Project, 02/28/2002)
Other UF Material
The original ID Policy Task Force Recommendation was submitted to Provost Colburn on August 15, 2001. The proposal was subsequently presented to ITAC and approved in conjunction with the UF Directory Project proposal. The 8-digit number is now known as the UFID.
Social Security Numbers
- Computer Professional for Social Responsibility- FAQ
- Social Security Administration - Identity Theft
- Privacy Rights - Your Social Security Number
- Network USA - Social Security Number FAQ
Privacy Act of 1974
- Department of Justice Site: Text of Privacy Act of 1974
Family and Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) - The University is subject to the provisions of FERPA because students receive federal aid and the University receives federal money.
- Electronic Privacy Information Center - Privacy of Education Records
- Department of Education Site on FERPA
Identity Theft
- US Government's identity theft website
- Privacy Rights Clearinghouse list of resources pertaining to identity theft
- Gryphon Foundation newsletter on identity theft
Other Identifier References
- Identifiers
- Draft Best Practices for identifiers, authentication, and directories
- eduPerson
- Higher Education Public Key Infrastructure
- Shibboleth web access control project
- Early Harvest
- Early Adoptors
- Middleware Architecture Committee for Education
Email questions about the UFID number to ufid@ufl.edu
Email questions about the UF Directory project to directory@ufl.edu
Email questions about new Gator 1 card to ID Card Services at
dlooney@ufmail.ufl.edu or call (352) 392-8343.
