Can an institution disclose the hometowns of its graduates to the media?
• No. The institution can disclose the names of graduates to the media. Under sections 40(1)(b) and 17(2)(j), the disclosure of this information would not be considered an unreasonable invasion of the graduates’ personal privacy. • However, disclosing the names of their hometowns would require the graduates’ consent. Consent for publication can be obtained at the time students apply for graduation.
