Re: a question about having College ID number as part of directory information

[K <kshalla () UIC EDU>]

We have made the ID number directory information in the FERPA sense, and told everyone not to use the ID number as a 
means of authentication.  The reason for it is that we have a large database of names, for example with over 200 
Michael Johnsons, and ID number is the only feasible way to identify students and employees with precision. 

Kevin

> On Nov 7, 2013, at 8:08 AM, "Roy Galang" <galang_roy () WHEATONCOLLEGE EDU> wrote:
>
> HI All,
>
> This may have been addressed before but I am being asked if providing a college ID number on our LDAP and other 
> directory services is a security risk.
>
> I’m feeling that it isn’t but I’m press to put a statement behind it that will put people at ease.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Roy Galang
> ________________________________
> Roy Galang
> Director Technology Infrastructure
> Library and Information Systems
> Wheaton College
> 26 E. Main Street
> Norton, MA 02766
>
> Galang_Roy () WheatonCollege edu