Abstract: Gender Data and Demographics Toolkit

Published:
Policies, Guidelines, Plans and Toolkits
Author(s) and Contributors:
Author(s): Charron Andrus Mithra Bandi Cody Lazri Terri Pecora Grey L. Pierce Lalitha Subramanian Kait Wilcox
Source(s) and Collection(s):
Sources(s): EDUCAUSE Publications Collection(s): EDUCAUSE Working Group
ParentTopics:
Administrative and Business Services Administrative Systems Compliance Data Administration and Management Data Governance Data Retention Data Security Identity and Access Management Mental Health and Wellness Organizational Culture Policy and Law Risk Management Student Experience Student Information Systems

Abstract

Data about sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) can contribute to the full expression of individuals’ identities, particularly those in the LGBTQIA+ community, but collecting, storing, and sharing such data carries risks that need to be understood and addressed.

Information in the Toolkit includes;

  • Benefits, Risks, and Content
  • Data Use
  • Data Collection
  • Data Access and Security
  • Data Retention

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