Confidentiality is the concept that if sensitive information about a person is disclosed without his/her permission, it could be damaging to that person. Privacy is a person’s right to control disclosure of hi/her information. Security refers to the measures or controls that are put into place to protect information. Our value of respect, integrity and stewardship calls us to honor confidentiality and privacy of the students at John XXIII Educational Center. Demographic information on students may only be shared for us by the staff at the John XXIII Educational Center.

Employees, mentors, tutors may have information necessary to perform their job. Information pertinent to the students may not be shared with unauthorized persons and those not related to the services provided. Should some emergency arise, information may be shared with the appropriate person (s) involved. In a situation of abuse, it should be reported to the Executive Director of John XXIII Educational Center and Family Services of Racine for his/her response and action.

In the interests of security, doors to rooms where records are stored will be locked when rooms are not in use. Keep confidential information out of public view, e.g. by keeping records filed away or turning computer screens so the public cannot view them. Discard confidential information in the appropriate bins or shredder.


It is the policy of John XXIII Educational Center to follow these professional and ethical guidelines with regard to the handling of information received from students. Information from students should be handled with strictest care and such information should not be shared with unauthorized persons or those not related to responding to the needs and care of the students and their families.