Can the personal information of students be disclosed to potential employers who are making reference checks?
Only if, the student consents in writing to the disclosure of opinions about his/her grades, performance and suitability for the job. This consent may take the form of permission to contact the Institute or a named individual as a part of the student’s application for employment. The institute should require a copy of the application or that part of it which authorizes the potential employer to seek information. Only the minimum required to meet the request of the employer should be released. For the convenience of NAIT’s staff and students, a Student Record Reference Request form is available on NAIT’s FOIP site, to obtain student consent for references to potential employers.
