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Identity Theft Prevention Program

Policy Administrator: Risk Manager

Authority: N.J.S.A. 18A:64-6; Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003, 16 CFR 681.1

Effective Date: May 6, 2009; February 16, 2011; December 6, 2023

Index Cross-References: Procedure 6902: Identity Theft Prevention Program

Policy File Number: VI-91

Approved By: Board of Trustees

It is the policy of Stockton University to take seriously the problem of identity theft and to maintain compliance with federal statutes and regulations requiring the establishment of an Identity Theft Prevention Program to detect, prevent, and mitigate the occurrence of identity theft at the University in relation to certain Covered Accounts as defined by the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003.

A. In accordance with the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 and regulations promulgated in furtherance thereof, set forth at 16 CFR § 681.1, the
University shall periodically determine whether it offers or maintains Covered Accounts as defined by this law.

B. The University maintains a written Identity Theft Prevention Program (the Program) that is designed to detect, prevent, and mitigate the occurrence of identity theft related to Covered Accounts. .

C. Authority for the implementation, administration and continued oversight of the Program resides with the Vice President of Administration & Finance in
consultation with other Divisional Executives as appropriate, who may designate an appropriate committee and/or senior management employee to implement the Program, train staff, and provide for continued administration and oversight of the Program.

Review History:

Policy Administrator 03/20/2023

Divisional Executive 05/17/2023

General Counsel 07/07/2023

Cabinet 08/10/2023

President 08/10/2023

Board of Trustees 12/06/2023