FOI #21-397 (11-28-21, 11:47 am)

College Athlete Biometric Data

Name: Jeffrey Levine

Affiliation: Drexel University

Location: UConn Storrs

Request Date Start: 03/01/2020

Request Date End: 11/29/2021

Details: Greetings,

I am a faculty member at Drexel University writing to request information from the University of Connecticut (the “Institution”). I am performing a follow up comparative study of student athlete biometric data collection practice policies within the NCAA’s top 150 revenue generating members. As such, I am contacting you to inquire about this Institution’s policy.

Therefore, pursuant to the relevant state Public Records Act, 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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