What happens if a Public Records request is made of my office for an electronic record?
At UNC: According to the “Policy on the Privacy of Electronic Information,” electronic files stored on university computers may constitute a public record like other documents subject to disclosure under the NC Public Records Act (NCGS 132). The university evaluates all requests for information submitted by the public. Consult the Office of University Counsel for guidance if you receive such a request. At Duke: In isolated cases, some Duke files could be subject to disclosure under the NC Public Records Act. For example: files pertaining to a state-funded project located at Duke could fall into this category. Consult the Office of University Counsel for guidance.
