Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) Compliance
Planned Corrective Action: Southwestern Christian University acknowledges the importance of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GBLA) and the responsibilities it places on higher education institutions to protect personal and financial information of students, families, and employees. We are committed to safeguarding sensitive data as part of our responsibility to operate with integrity and stewardship.
To address these findings, SCU is working closely with our IT specialist in taking the following steps:
a. Information Security Program: we are formalizing a written information security plan that meets the GLBA requirements, including risk assessment, safeguards, and monitoring.
b. Designation of Coordinator: A qualified staff member has been designated to oversee GLBA compliance and ensure accountability in implementing safeguards.
c. Employee training: Faculty and staff will be trained on data privacy, cybersecurity practices, and proper handling of sensitive information.
d. Technical Safeguards: We will be enhancing systems for data encryption, access controls, and monitoring to reduce risks related to unauthorized access or disclosure.
e. Ongoing review: Regular testing, audits, and updates will be conducted to ensure continuous improvement and adherence to GLBA standards.
At Southwestern Christian University, we believe in protecting the personal information of our students and families is part of our mission of stewardship. Just as we are called to be faithful with financial resources, we are equally called to be trustworthy in safeguarding data. We are confident that the corrective actions being implemented will ensure that SCU not only meets compliance standards but also reflects our values of integrity, accountability and care.
Person Responsible for Corrective Action Plan: Mark Arthur, Chief Financial Officer
Anticipated Date of Completion: June 30, 2026