Public Information

Public Information refers to data that is intentionally disclosed to the general public and can be freely accessed and shared without any restrictions. This type of information poses minimal risk to the organization if accessed by unauthorized individuals, as it does not contain sensitive or confidential information.

Examples of Public Information at WashU include:

  • Information released by Public Affairs
  • Press releases
  • Course and catalog information
  • Information available on our website
  • Research publications
  • Public datasets

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