Security News > 2020 > January > What students think about university data security

Only 32% of students agree they are aware of how their institution handles their personal data, compared to 45% who disagree and 22% who neither agree nor disagree, according to a Higher Education Policy Institute survey of over 1,000 full-time undergraduate students.

When students were asked whether they are concerned about rumors of university data security issues, 69% of students stated they are concerned.

Only a third of students were supportive of parents or guardians being contacted about academic performance issues at university, compared to almost half of students who are opposed and 17% do not take a stance on this issue.

"Under a third of students feel their university has clearly explained how their data will be used and shared and under half feel confident that their data will be kept secure and private. Universities should take action to ensure students can have confidence in the security of their data."

"However, when it comes to identifiable information about them as individuals, students are clear they want this data to be kept confidential between them and their institutions. It is important that universities keep students' data private where possible and are clear with students when information must be shared more widely."

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