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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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