Privacy Principles & Notification of Information Practices
Privacy Statement
Weber & Associates, Inc. is honored to be your institution’s third-party service for the delivery of Title IV funds, and every effort is made to protect
your institution’s privacy. Each of our representatives is pledged to serve your
institution and provide exemplary service in protecting your institution from unwarranted
violation of federal regulation.
It is our consistent practice to follow federal regulations in every
decision made in the delivery of your institution’s federal funds to students. Whenever
subjective consultation is provided, Weber & Associates, Inc. representatives
will always make judgments based on the most conservative policy.
Our Commitment to Your Privacy
At Weber & Associates, Inc., we value the trust you have placed in us, and maintaining this
trust is our highest priority. Our entire staff takes pride in offering you high-quality service guided by integrity to meet all guidelines set by the U. S. Department of Education.
We endeavor to provide this high-quality service while respecting your right to privacy and use the information
provided us within the terms of our service agreement.
Information We May Collect
In order for us to offer the services we provide, it is necessary for us to collect a certain
amount of information about your institution. Some of the information may be non-public in nature,
and it is our duty to protect all private information. Some examples of information collected may
include, but not be limited to:
- Information on the institution’s financial status.
- Information on student applications, which may include highly personal financial information.
- Information regarding grants and loans awarded students.
What We Do With The Information We Collect
Information regarding your institution is used to establish a presence for your institution
on the service’s computer system.
We take every precaution to assure that information about your institution is not shared
with any party other than the auditor you have assigned to complete your institution’s audit.
We are required by federal regulation and our service agreement with your institution to
provide information about your institution’s Title IV financial aid programs to the
U.S. Department of Education, if requested.
When required, information about your institution is provided to the Central Processing System (CPS),
and its affiliate contractors to provide EDE services for FAFSA data entry, ISIR delivery and
corrections to incorrect ISIRS.
Consumer Information
We do not sell any of the personal information we collect about our potential, current or former
customers to any third party. We do not share mailing lists or other private information
about your institution with anyone other than those previously indicated under
"What We Do With The Information We Collect".
Unless a customer consents, we do not disclose "consumer credit report" type of information
bearing on credit worthiness, credit standing, credit capacity, character, general reputation,
personal characteristics, or mode of living to any person requesting such information.
If an institution desires that such credit information be provided to a third party, the
institution’s President or CEO should make the request in writing that such information be revealed.
The third party named, or its representatives should be identified in the letter of request.
Telephone requests will not be honored. Letters of request may be faxed to (864) 674-9017.
Computer Security
Thousands of dollars have been spent providing extensive firewalls and external security
for the computer systems which house your student’s records. The system is protected against
computer viruses and against intrusion from Internet hackers, and is backed up both
internally and externally throughout the day and night.
If questions arise regarding the company’s Privacy Policy, please
write or call.
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