What is public data?
Some types of information only require a few restrictions and are generally releasable to the public upon request. Upon receipt of a request to view public data, seek advice from the appropriate data steward. If the request is made pursuant to the Access to Public Records Act, seek advice from the Office of the Vice President & General Counsel in addition to the appropriate data steward.
Examples of public data classification include:
Username and email
Student name, major, and degree
Employee name and financial compensation
Campus map showing buildings, names, addresses, parking, lighted pathways, emergency phones, etc.
Checkout IU's Data Sharing and Handling Tool which provides guidance on how to properly classify, store, and share the data you manage.
You may also check with the University Information Policy Office (UIPO) at uipo@iu.edu or 812-855-UIPO if you are unsure whether you need to apply special care and handling to the information elements and assets you use.