FOI #19-429 (12-27-19, 3:47 pm)

UConn Athletic Department Policies for Collecting Student Athlete Biometric Data

Name: Jeffrey Levine

Affiliation: Drexel University

Location: UConn Storrs

Request Date Start: 12/01/2017

Request Date End: 12/27/2019

Details: I am a faculty member at Drexel University writing to request information from the University of Connecticut (UConn). I am performing a comparative study of student-athlete biometric data collection practice policies within the NCAA’s Power Five Conferences. As such, I am contacting you to inquire about UConn's policy.

Therefore, I am requesting electronic copies of the following: Any and all policies or similar items, whether formal or informal, related to the institution’s athletic department collection of student-athlete biometric data involving a student athlete’s (or similarly situated individual’s) physical, physiological, and psychological characteristics, metrics, output, or performance data through wearable technology or technology embedded in clothing and/or equipment.

I appreciate your time and attention in responding to this request. If you need clarification on this request, please feel free to contact me at any time.

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