CDC Privacy Policy

Searching for employment is a personal process. The Career Development Center has developed policies concerning your personal information and wants you to be aware of steps you can take to protect your privacy.

Links to Other Websites

The CDC website contains links to external websites. The CDC makes every effort to confirm that these links are current and relevant. The CDC does not endorse nor does it assume liability for the privacy practices or policies of external websites. You are encouraged to read and be aware of the privacy practices and policies of any website (s) that you may use, and we suggest that you exercise caution in any circumstance where private information such as your SSN and contact information is requested. After using web browsers, take steps to protect your privacy by signing off when using a shared computer. Also, secure your login ID and password.

Personal Information

As part of the registration process, the CDC requires that you read and check "yes" on the CDC Registration Agreement (on your JobLink Profile) in acknowledgement of our Interview Policies and the Principles for Professional Conduct. By acknowledging these standards you are also are giving the CDC permission to send your resume to employers upon request. You may revoke this agreement at any time.

All personal information is held in strictest confidence. The CDC does not release personal information without your permission, unless required to do so by law. Personal information collected as a result of our registration process is used to preserve and enhance the functioning and integrity of our system. Information requested about your search for employment, such as job offers and salary offers are collected in aggregate to provide us with statistical information for annual reports. Personal information will not be disclosed to advertisers, data-management consultants and/or third party recruiters. The CDC will send collected resumes and make resume books available to employers. If you participate in a resume drop or elect to have your resume added to a resume book, you agree to allow the CDC to send your resume to employers upon request. It is your responsibility to make sure that all information and representations made on your resume are accurate and up-to-date.

Cookies

Cookies are short pieces of information used by web browsers to remember information provided by the user, such as passwords and preferences from past visits. While accessing the CDC site we request that cookies be on. Any information provided by you to the CDC and stored in a cookie is for CDC’s internal use only. It is used to personalize service, not as a way to track personal data about you. Please refer to the instructions provided by your browser to learn how to turn-on cookies. By default they are on.

Security

To protect your privacy, the CDC provides the following features and services:

1. The CDC maintains the hardware that runs its programs and processes. The hardware is located physically in the CDC at Rensselaer. Access is limited by login. NACElink powers the on-campus interview scheduler and the job posting service. NACElink is maintained by the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

2. Login IDs and Passwords are encrypted. You may change and are encouraged to change your password from time to time to protect your privacy.

3. Backup tape storage for all transactions is provided.

4. Security procedures are reviewed continuously with periodic upgrades and improvements made as needed.

5. The CDC adheres to the Standards for Professional Conduct established by the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

6. Student records are protected by the federal Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), New York State law, and Institute policy.

7. Information on the CDC website, including personal information, is used in accordance with the Rensselaer Privacy Policy and the Policy for Electronic Citizenship.

Questions

Questions and comments may be forwarded to the Director of the Career Development Center (CDC). The CDC is located in the Darrin Communications Center, room 209. Our phone number is 518/276-6234.

updated 9/5/09