Each week we’ll be sharing the upcoming training and professional development opportunities available here at GW.

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Wednesday 7/31

Privacy 101 – What every GW employee should know about Privacy
Join the GW Privacy Office and learn more about the importance of protecting the privacy of personal information of our community members.

This webinar will cover topics such as:

• Defining Personally Identifiable Information (PII) or personal data
• Applicable privacy laws and individuals’ privacy rights
• The universtity’s Personal Information and Privacy Policy

You will leave this webinar with a stronger understanding of your role and responsibilities in protecting the privacy of those whose personal data you are collecting, accessing and/or managing on behalf of the university.

Time: 11am-12pm
Location: Virtual

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Wednesday 8/7

FERPA workshop for GW staff and faculty
This interactive workshop will address FERPA basics and explore requirements for the protection of student records, when those records may be shared, and discusses some of the applicable exceptions to the FERPA requirement for consent.

GW staff and faculty members are encouraged to submit their questions via the event’s registration survey. 

Time: 11am-12pm
Location: Virtual