Calling all nominations for the Privacy and Confidentiality Award! If you've done something exciting related to privacy and confidentiality at your archives, we want to hear about it. Submit a nomination form by Friday February 28th for consideration using this link: Privacy & Confidentiality Award Form. If you have any questions, contact Rachel Gattermeyer, Vice-Chair of the P&C Section at rgatterm@uwyo.edu.
The Privacy and Confidentiality (P&C) Section is pleased to announce the establishment of an annual Privacy and Confidentiality Award. The award is intended to encourage engagement in privacy and confidentiality issues related to archives and will recognize individuals, groups, and organizations that advance the professional understanding of and practical approaches to such issues. The following are types of works and activities that may be considered:
- Scholarly written works (published or unpublished)
- Presentations or workshops
- Projects (internal and across organizations)
- Software development
- Policy and procedure development
The works and activities should be completed within the past two years. Submissions will be evaluated based on innovation, impact, and unique contribution to the area of Privacy & Confidentiality within the archives profession.
Eligibility
This award is open to all individuals, groups, or organizations.
Prize
$100 award (recipient(s) must have a valid US taxpayer identification number) and will be recognized at the P&C Section's annual meeting and featured on the P&C blog.
Submission Deadline and Nomination Form
To nominate, or self-nominate, please fill out the following survey form: Privacy & Confidentiality Award Form. You will be asked to upload any supporting documents, as well as a 1-page statement describing the innovation, impact, and unique contribution of your work or activity to the area of Privacy & Confidentiality within the archives profession.
The deadline for submission is Friday February 28, 2020. If you have any questions, please contact Section Vice Chair Rachel Gattermeyer at rgatterm@uwyo.edu.
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Rachel Gattermeyer
Digital Archivist
American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
Laramie WY
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