In accordance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1973 (FERPA), Emory University allows the release of directory information without the student's consent unless the student specifically blocks that release through the completion of the Information Suppression/Release form.

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As part of your profile in the Hub, you can set and change your privacy settings for organizations that list you as a member.

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Go to “Settings” > “Privacy” in the individual platforms to make the switch.

Whether it is on your personal social platforms or on official organization websites, be mindful of what you post and publish. Anything can be taken out of context, misinterpreted, or amplified.

The following are external links to useful resources:

• Dedoxing Yourself
  (Learn how to manage the information that is available about you online.)
• Combatting Online Abuse
  (Learn more about how to fight against online abuse and creating safer, more equitable and free online spaces.)

If an organization has disseminated misleading information about you on its website, social media channels, or any other platform, resulting in harm, you have the option to send a written request to the organization asking for correction or removal of the statements.

In such correspondence,

1. clearly state your identity;
2. specify the false or misleading statements;
3. provide reasons for their inaccuracy, and
4. detail how these statements are causing you harm.

Students can report behavior that violates various social media platforms’ policies within the platforms themselves.

• Instagram/Threads: Community Guidelines, How to Report Things.
• Facebook: Community Standards, Report Something.
• X (formerly Twitter): The X Rules, Report Violations.
• TikTok: Community Guidelines, Report a Problem.
• Blogger/Blogspot: Content Policy, Report a Community Violation.
• Sidechat: Community Guidelines.
  Users may report a post for removal by emailing support@sidechat.lol.
• Substack: Content Guidelines.
  If you encounter content that may be in breach of these guidelines or have any questions about them, you can email tos@substackinc.com.
• Truth Social: Terms of Use (§8 Prohibited Activities).
  We were unable to find a reporting function on Truth Social, but §32 of the Terms of Use document states as follows: “In order to resolve a complaint regarding the Service or to receive further information regarding use of the Service, please contact us at support@truthsocial.com. Users may report ‘hateful conduct,’ as defined by New York law, to legal@tmtgcorp.com.”
• Wordpress: User Guidelines, Report a Site.
• YouTube: Community Guidelines.
  To report content on YouTube, you can click the “Report” button underneath the video frame on each video’s webpage. To reveal the “Report” button, click the icon with three dots on it, just under the right-bottom corner of the video.

Several web hosting service providers have established their own community standards or acceptable use policies, enabling visitors to websites to report instances of abuse. Below, we've included some notable web hosting vendors in the list:

• DreamHost: Acceptable Use Policy, Report Abuse.
• GoDaddy: Universal Terms of Service (“General Rules of Conduct”), Report Abuse.
• Hostinger: Universal Terms of Service (“General Rules of Conduct”), Report Abuse.
• WP Engine: Acceptable Use Policy.
  Users may report violations of the Acceptable Use Policy to abuse@wpengine.com or (512) 273-3906.

If an individual/anonymous user account posted about you on social media platforms, a request to remove content might not be positively received and may be ignored. We typically advise against directly engaging with a social media account or website that is subjecting you to abuse, harassment, or threats. If you encounter content on a social media platform or website that is specifically aimed at you and breaches the site’s community standards, it's recommended to report the content to the platform or web host.

If the recipient of your initial request disregards or rejects it, you might contemplate involving an attorney to draft a follow-up letter on your behalf.

Prior to submitting a request for the removal of harmful content, it's advisable to save a copy of the content to retain evidence of the abuse.

Some online harassers have registered the names of individual persons as web domains and established websites at those domains to host online attacks on the named persons. It may be possible to have these domain names de-registered.

The initial step involves performing a "whois" search to determine which domain registrar company (such as Domain.com or GoDaddy) has registered the domain. Visit https://lookup.icann.org/en and input the domain name into the search bar. The search outcomes will present domain, contact, and registrar details. Registrar information indicates the domain registrar, while contact information reveals the details of the individual or proxy company that registered the domain for the actual user.

Upon accessing the domain registrar’s website, you should find a landing page featuring a phone number and email address where you can report abuse to the registrar. Additionally, the registrar’s website is expected to offer details regarding the community standards for its registrants and instructions on reporting violations of its policies.

Below, we've included some notable web hosting vendors in the list:

• DreamHost: Acceptable Use Policy, Report Abuse.
• GoDaddy: Universal Terms of Service (“General Rules of Conduct”), Report Abuse.
• Hostinger: Universal Terms of Service (“General Rules of Conduct”), Report Abuse.
• Namecheap: Acceptable Use Policy, Report Abuse.
• Porkbun: Product Terms of Service (“Acceptable Use Policy” section), Report Abuse.

If you utilize the registrar’s abuse reporting feature and the registrar determines that the website registered has violated its content policies, the registrar may opt to deregister the domain name. Deregistering a domain name is a significant action for a registrar to undertake, and it's more probable if the domain name contributes to breaches of the registrar’s regulations. However, in situations where the website posts abusive content but the domain name itself isn't objectionable, a takedown request directed to the web hosting company is often more likely to succeed than a request to deactivate the domain name.

Emory University is committed to an environment where the open expression of ideas and open, vigorous debate and speech are valued, promoted, and encouraged. As a community of scholars, we affirm these freedoms of thought, inquiry, speech, and assembly.

This inquiry can take place through open expression, dissent, and protest that challenges and creates tensions in our ever-changing community. Recognizing that the educational process of our institution necessarily includes various and diverse forms of open expression, the University affirms the rights of members of the Community to assemble and demonstrate peaceably within the limits of this Policy. Simultaneously, the University affirms the right of others to pursue their normal activities and to be protected from injury or property damage, as defined by law.

Emory University also affirms values of diversity, inclusion, and community. The University Community is diverse -- in race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, background, age, religion, abilities, life experiences, political ideologies, ideas of thought, and in many other ways. The actions of each member have an impact upon the culture of inclusion and respect for which we strive as a community. The University is fundamentally committed to open inquiry, open expression, and the vigorous discussion and debate upon which the advancement of its multifaceted mission depends.

Civility and mutual respect are important values in our community; while they do not limit the rights protected in the Respect for Open Expression Policy, all members of the community are strongly encouraged to consider these values carefully when exercising their fundamental right to open expression.

Learn more about the Respect for Open Expression / Policy 8.14

Emory Police Department (EPD) is committed to fostering a safe and inclusive campus for everyone. If you have a safety concern or need assistance on campus, contact EPD by phone, text, email, or the Emory Safe app. EPD is available 24/7.

Need Help?

• Emergency/non-emergency support: 404-727-6111 (911) | TDD/TTY: 404-320-1024
• Request an escort from a police officer: 404-727-8005
• Email (non-emergency) issues or questions: police@emory.edu 
• Share a confidential tip: 404-727-TIPS (8477)
• Need a SafeRide? Call 404-727-7555 or use the TransLoc app.

You can also follow @EmoryPolice on Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter).

Additional Resources:

If you receive a suspicious email requesting money or other services, use the "Report Phishing" button in Outlook or report the incident to Emory Enterprise Security at security@emory.edu. 

 

Creating a caring, student-centered campus environment that supports students' learning, well-being and sense of belonging and purpose is a campus-wide responsibility. We each have a role to play. Caring faculty and staff can be of great assistance to students who feel overwhelmed and need support. 

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