Office of Compliance
Mission
The Office of Compliance promotes ethical conduct and compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and policies at UW-Madison. We believe compliance is a shared responsibility, with every member of the university community understanding those responsibilities and being accountable for their actions.
The Office of Compliance provides program oversight for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA Privacy), Title IX of the Education Amendments, Wisconsin Public Records Law, and for providing fair and impartial employment and education discrimination complaint investigations (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act). The Office collaborates with campus partners to mitigate compliance risk and promote ethical conduct throughout the university community.
Vision
We envision a campus community in which every member adheres to ethical principles and compliance “right-doing” to advance the mission of the institution and its tradition of excellence.
Public Records Portal
Mandatory Employee Training
Preventing Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence at UW-Madison
Overview of the Office of Compliance in American Sign Language
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Core Values
Ethics
Ethics is at the center of how we operate. We are honest, open, and fair.
Expertise
Expertise in our respective areas describes the professional skills and knowledge we offer to support the university, its students, and employees. We are driven to maintain our expert status through ongoing professional development and training.
Support
Support is the key to us helping you. We are here to understand your situation and be a resource.
Integrity
Integrity underscores all of our service to the university community. We undertake our work consistently, honestly, and thoughtfully— with the goal of always doing the right thing.
Excellence
Excellence is our standard. We are committed to providing exceptional service, resources, and solutions.
Collaboration
Collaboration across campus is essential to the work of our office. Strategic alignment with campus partners ensures that our work is informed and supported, and therefore effective, productive, and trustworthy.
Care
Care is pivotal to our work with people and information. We practice care by treating students, employees, guests, and information with thoughtfulness and discretion.
Dynamism
Dynamism defines our work. We stay current on the dynamic regulatory environment and work with campus partners to develop appropriate responses to change. In doing so, we assist the university in minimizing risk and keeping people and property safe.
Upcoming Events & News
Fax Machines: Not only do they cause Privacy breaches – they’ve hampered the COVID response
As coronavirus cases surged in the city of Austin, Texas, last June, beleaguered public health officials instructed anyone with symptoms to act as though they had Covid-19. The reporting and tracing of new cases had …
September 10, 2021The Future of HIPAA: Reflections at the 25th Anniversary of HIPAA
It is now exactly 25 years to the day since the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was signed into law by President Clinton. On August 21, 1996, when President Clinton added his signature …
August 31, 2021National Center on Disability and Journalism Releases Updated Disability Language Style Guide
The National Center on Disability and Journalism at Arizona State University has released an updated version of its disability language style guide in both English and Spanish for journalists and professionals who report or write …
August 31, 2021U.S. Access Board to Host Public Briefing on Study on the Feasibility of Wheelchair Securement Systems in Passenger Aircraft
The inability to use one’s wheelchair on airplanes makes air travel very difficult, if not impossible, for many people with disabilities. Among other challenges, it requires multiple transfers between boarding chairs and aircraft seats, posing …
August 27, 2021Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Remove Unnecessary Barriers for Students with Disabilities
The Respond, Innovate, Succeed, and Empower (RISE) Act would help ease the transition from high school to college for students with disabilities, amend the Higher Education Act, and clarify that students with previous documentation of …
August 9, 2021- More Upcoming Events & News posts
Office of Compliance Focus Areas
Disability and Accessibility
Discrimination
Health Privacy and Security
Public Records
Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence
