Data Classification & Handling
Data Classification and Handling Requirements
Data handling requirements have been set forth in District Policy 800 to provide a clear protocol for handling each category of data dependent upon its form and classification.
Administrative Data Classifications & Information Owners
The District's administrative data is organized by the software application responsible for it. The following list includes each application category, its information owner, and a hyperlink to detailed information on its data classification.
| Data Application | Information Owner | Document |
|---|---|---|
| Student Information | Superintendent | |
| Financial Accounting | Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Administrative Operations | |
| Human Resources | Director of Human Resources | |
| Cafeteria / POS | Assistant Director of Business Affairs | |
| IEP / Special Education | Director of Special Education | |
| Tax | Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Administrative Operations | |
| Census | Business Office Accounting Supervisor | |
| Visitor Management | Director of Safety and Security |
Users of Central Dauphin School District data, in any form and for any purpose, are urged to contact the designated data stewards for guidance in cases that present handling questions or security concerns. These handling requirements are reviewed annually or when warranted by significant changes to the data or its inherent applications. Comments regarding these requirements should be emailed to the Director of Technology Services.