Introduction
Last updated: 12/26/2024
This Privacy Policy describes how the Office of Graduate Student Assistantships and Fellowships (OGSAF) at The George Washington University uses the OGSAF Dashboard automation tool.
How the Tool Works
The OGSAF Dashboard is an automation tool that:
- Reads names from existing OGSAF Google Sheets
- Searches for corresponding award letters in OGSAF Gmail accounts
- Extracts award information (position type, dates, amounts)
- Writes this information back to the designated Google Sheet
Data Processing
Important points about data handling:
- No database is maintained or stored by this tool
- All data remains within GW's Google Workspace environment
- The tool only processes existing data between Gmail and Google Sheets
- No personal information is stored on the tool's servers
Access and Authentication
- Access is restricted to authorized OGSAF staff only
- Authentication is handled through GW's Google Workspace
- No separate user accounts or passwords are stored
Data Security
Security measures include:
- Direct integration with Google's secure APIs
- No data storage outside of GW's Google Workspace
- All processing occurs in real-time
- Encrypted connections for all data transfers
Internal Use Only
This automation tool is for internal use by OGSAF staff at The George Washington University only. Unauthorized access is prohibited.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as needed. Users will be notified of any material changes.
Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact the Office of Graduate Student Assistantships and Fellowships at The George Washington University.