Compliance Counts

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OFFICE OF AUDIT, COMPLIANCE AND PRIVACY SERVICES

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www.uvm.edu/compliance

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A Message From the Director of Compliance Services and Chief Privacy Officer

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As we begin a new semester, it is important that all faculty and staff be informed about certain policies that are most relevant to ��̽̽'s stated values and to ��̽̽'s compliance program. Please review this information carefully and if you have any questions, reach out to the contact person listed in the policy. You can always reach out to the Office of Compliance Services directly if you have additional questions.

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CODE OF CONDUCT AND ETHICAL STANDARDS

The intent of the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards (the Code) is to communicate the principles and standards that have been identified as most relevant to the University's stated values. While the Code is the foundation of the compliance program and highlights those policies most critical to the program, ��̽̽'s policies and procedures extend beyond those identified in the Code and all members of the ��̽̽ community are required to adhere to those policies applicable to them.

Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards

Our Common Ground

Whistleblower Policy: Reporting, Protections & Non-retaliation

A full list of ��̽̽'s Policies and University Operating Procedures can be found on the Institutional Policy Website.

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Conflict of Interest and Conflict of Commitment

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All ��̽̽ employees, whether full-time or part-time, whether faculty, staff, administrators, or others, are required to disclose potential conflicts of interest/commitment as they arise. Beginning in October, all faculty and exempt staff ("covered persons") will also be required to file an annual conflicts disclosure form. Non-covered staff (non-exempt) are still required to disclose, in writing, potential conflicts; however, the method of disclosure is at the discretion of the employment unit. Additional information including training on using ��̽̽'s conflicts disclosure system will be forthcoming. Examples of potential conflicts and individual requirements are outlined in ��̽̽'s policy. Read More »

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Safeguarding Personal and Protected Information

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The University has established technology controls, administrative controls, and physical controls designed to protect the information that we have been entrusted with. Whether the information is personal, sensitive, confidential, proprietary or regulated, we have an obligation to safeguard data that we collect, access, use, disclose, and store. These controls and safeguards include those written in policies governing the acceptable use of computers, devices and data. They also include the University's privacy and information security policies and related procedures. All members of the University community who have access to ��̽̽ systems and data have responsibility to make sure that this information is protected. For more information on ��̽̽'s privacy program, visit ��̽̽'s Privacy Program webpage . For more information on ��̽̽'s information security program, visit ��̽̽'s Information Security webpage.

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