Dearborn Public Schools, in order to properly secure and protect employee Social Security number/identification information, holds all employees that use or have access to any employee's Social Security number and information to the highest degree of confidentiality.

In addition to this district's normal security and confidentiality policy/practices, employees are prohibited from accessing, viewing, or using another employee's Social Security information.

No employee is permitted to access or use Social Security numbers without express permission of the district.

Only authorized personnel may access records and documents both internal and external that contain employee Social Security number and identification information.

Any employee or individual without authorization that accesses Social Security data without authorization or for illegal purposes shall be disciplined including discharge, and if illegal intent is determined, referred to authorities for possible criminal prosecution.

All documents and records containing Social Security numbers and information will be kept in a secure environment with need-to-know access by authorized personnel only. When necessary, documents containing this and other confidential information will be properly destroyed through shredding or other means before disposal.

If you have any questions regarding Social Security number privacy and security, please contact, the Director of Human Resources, at 827-3068, for more information.

State of Michigan Public Act No. 454, March 1, 2005

Adopted 2/27/06