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UH Number FAQ

UH Number FAQ

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Last updated: Oct 05, 2018

What is the UH Number?

Answer...

It is a unique identifier for each person affiliated with UH.
It is the recommended persistent identifier for all UH business processes to utilize as needed.

Why did we create it?

Answer...

To replace the SSN with a very safe alternative.

Why is the UH Number the safe alternative?

Answer...

Because it is classified as "restricted" to internal UH use and, importantly, is not classified as "sensitive".
To use it in a sensitive fashion would be a policy violation.
It is never reassigned to another person.

What is an example UH Number use-case that is a policy violation?

Answer...

Presenting it as a challenge-question in order to determine if a person is who they say they are violates UH policy.

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