Personal information is
considered confidential at JA. On
occasion, requests personal
information from those who serve youth in our organization. This
information might include address, phone number(s), email address, social
security number, driver’s license number, and certain demographic
information (gender, ethnicity, etc.).
Use of Information
In most cases,
personal information is only used to conduct a
background check on a volunteer to ensure the safety of the students we
serve.
Any personal information you
provide to Junior Achievement is kept in a secure environment and maintained
and accessible only by Junior Achievement unless specifically stated
otherwise. JA may use the information it collects in any of the following
ways:
- Non-specific, aggregate data is
used for the purposes of collecting general demographic information, and
summarizing the collective characteristics of our volunteers. The
collection of this information allows us accurately reflect those
characteristics when applying for grants from various sources. No
personally identifiable information is ever disclosed.
- From time to time, JA may use
this information to inform you of upcoming events or new information
important to you as a volunteer or educator involved with JA. We will NOT
release your personal information to other companies or organizations
without your permission.
- We respond to subpoenas,
warrants, or other court orders regarding information that is contained
within our files concerning any volunteer or educator. We also reserve the
right to release that information concerning a volunteer or educator who
we believe is in violation of Junior Achievement's terms and conditions or
other published guidelines and official rules, even without a subpoena,
warrant, or other court order. We also reserve the right to report any
illegal activity to law enforcement.