Confidentiality, Reference Checks Clause Samples

Confidentiality, Reference Checks. The parties acknowledge that the University is bound by the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), and the Placement Site will at all times conduct itself as though bound by FIPPA. The parties agree that they will share with each other necessary information about the students. The Placement Site will ensure that personal student information will be used or disclosed only for the purposes for which it was given, and will not be disclosed to any other person without the written permission of the University or student. The Placement Site will instruct students on relevant confidentiality policies and considerations. The Placement Site will not, however, require students to agree to confidentiality provisions that restrict the student’s right to publish research conducted in the course of the Placement. The Placement Site will inform the University at least two months prior to a Placement of any requirements for reference checks.