Policy Number: AUS-09P-01001
Sponsor: Office of the Executive Vice President
Effective Date: September 3, 2021
Respecting your privacy and protecting your personal data
The American University of Science ("AUS", "University", "university") collects information to understand your needs better. This helps us improve our services and how we communicate with you. We know privacy is important to you, and we strive to be as open and transparent as possible.
We conduct our business in compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and have implemented additional measures to protect your personal information. AUS’s Data Protection Policy aims to help you understand how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information.
Ways we collect your personal information
We may collect your personal information when you:
Submit an online request for more information
Contact us with a question or request for more information
Apply for admission to AUS
Apply for employment with AUS
Attend a course conducted by AUS
Visit our website
Participate in a competition or survey
The information we collect
The information we collect depends on your role with AUS. Here are key examples:
Your identity includes NRIC, FIN or passport number, address, telephone number, e-mail address, date of birth, and academic history.
Your interaction with us – For example, notes from a call you make to us, an email or letter you send us, or other records of any contact you have with us.
Your student account information – For example, the programs you have applied for, are enrolled in, or other details related to an academic service provided by AUS.
How we use your information
We may use your information for:
Administration of services
Processing of your application for admission
Enabling us to process bills and payments
Responding to inquiries and requests from you or people you have authorized
Informing you about new programs and short courses
We may amend or modify this policy from time to time, such as in response to changes to legislation. We remain committed to safeguarding your information and being open about our data protection practices.
In addition to AUS’s Data Protection Policy, all AUS students are protected by the United States Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA). FERPA is a federal law designed to protect the privacy of and limit access to student educational records. FERPA grants to students certain rights, privileges and protections relative to the identifiable information contained within their educational records maintained by the University. Specifically:
Students have some control over the disclosure of information. A student's educational records (except directory information) will be released to third parties outside the University only with the student's consent.
Students have the right to inspect, review, and request amendment of their educational records.
Students have the right to challenge information contained within their educational records.
Students have the right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education if they believe their rights under FERPA are violated.
