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CalNet Identity Data Privacy and Directory Visibility Matrix

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2.0 - Last modified on 2026-09-03 Revised by Summer Scanlan

1.0 - Created on 2026-09-01 Authored by Summer Scanlan

This table below provides a mapping of campus data elements to their source systems, access permissions, and public visibility status. It outlines the governing CalNet release policies for each attribute. Use the table to see which parts of your campus profile—such as your name, email, and department—are visible in the Campus Directory. You can also see where this data originates and who has permission to view it.

Table displays data fields, release policy, and source.
Data Available For: Added to Campus Directory By: CalNet Release Policy Displays in Campus Directory?
Name (first middle last) All campus members Student and HR systems Public Yes - may be restricted by user
Pronouns All campus members Student and HR systems Private: release requires approval of the Registrar or HR Yes - may be restricted by user
Department Employees only HR system Public Yes - for employees only
General Affiliation with Campus All campus members Derived from Student, HR, and Alumni systems Public. Includes whether an individual is an employee or faculty; is a student and is registered or not; is an affiliate including volunteers, retirees, and alumni No
Official campus email All campus members Student and HR systems Private: release requires approval of the Registrar or HR No
Email address (provided by user) All campus members Employee, student, affiliate, guest Public Students - no; Employees and affiliates - yes, and can edit. May be restricted by user.
Title Employees only Employee Public Employees - yes, if added by user.
Department Name Employees only Employee Public Employees - yes, if added by user.
Address (provided by user) Employees only Employee Public Employees - yes, if added by user.
Mail/Postal code (provided by user) Employees only Employee Public Employees - yes, if added by user.
Telephone/cell/fax (provided by user) Employees only Employee Public Employees - yes, if added by user.
Website All campus members Employee or student Public Employees - yes, if added by user.
LDAP UID All campus members CalNet Private No
CalNet ID All campus members Employee, student, affiliate, guest Released to campus departments and members of affiliated institutions without approval. Release to off-campus entities requires approval of the Registrar or HR No
Student ID Students Student Systems Private: release requires approval of the Registrar No
UCPath ID Employees and Affiliates HR systems Private: release requires HR approval No