Can personal information (such as telephone number, timetable, address etc) of students or staff be released to a third party?
The business address and telephone number of a staff member is not considered an unreasonable invasion of privacy. The timetable of a staff member could be considered to be a part of that person’s “employment responsibilities” and would thus also not be considered an unreasonable invasion of privacy. [Section 17(2)(e)] However, it would be prudent to consult with the staff member involved to ensure that such release would not reasonably be harmful to his or her health or safety. [Section 18(1)(a)] Personal information of a student can only be released with the consent of the student or in accordance with Section 40 which gives discretion for disclosure in limited circumstances.
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