Notification of Collection and Usage of Social Security Numbers

Florida law provides that Florida International University (FIU) must notify participants of the purposes for which FIU collects social security numbers. This notice is to inform you that {insert principal investigator’s name here} collects social security numbers from participants to {insert justification for collecting social security numbers here}.

Please note that this is only a listing of the collection and use of social security numbers by {insert principal investigator’s name here}. If applicable, you may be receiving separate statements from other areas within the University regarding other uses of your social security number. If any participant has a specific question or concern regarding the disclosure of a social security number, they may contact {insert principal investigator’s name and contact information here}.

All participants are advised that social security numbers are confidential and may only be released in accordance with applicable law.