Privacy Policy
Detroit Business Institute (DBI)
Effective Date: February 2026
1. Overview
Detroit Business Institute (“DBI,” “the Institution,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to safeguarding personal information in accordance with:
✔ Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
✔ Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
✔ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
✔ Federal Title IV regulations
✔ Michigan Identity Theft Protection Act
✔ Applicable Michigan consumer protection laws
✔ Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) standards
This Privacy Policy explains how DBI collects, uses, protects, and discloses personal information in connection with admissions, enrollment, instruction, and institutional operations.
2. Categories of Information Collected
DBI may collect the following categories of personal information:
Identifiers
Name, address, phone number, email address, date of birth, student ID number, Social Security number (when required for financial aid), government-issued identification.
Educational Records
Transcripts, attendance records, grades, evaluations, licensure documentation, disciplinary records.
Financial Information
FAFSA data, verification documentation, billing records, payment information.
Health-Related Documentation (Limited Scope)
Immunization records, background checks, and drug screening documentation required for clinical placement.
Technical Information
IP address, browser data, website usage analytics, cookies.
DBI does not sell personal information.
3. How Information Is Collected
Information may be collected when individuals:
✔ Submit inquiry forms
✔ Apply for admission
✔ Complete enrollment documentation
✔ Apply for financial aid
✔ Access student portals or learning systems
✔ Participate in clinical training
✔ Communicate with DBI staff
4. Purpose of Use
Personal information is used solely for legitimate institutional purposes, including:
✔ Determining eligibility for enrollment
✔ Processing admissions and enrollment
✔ Administering academic programs
✔ Managing financial aid
✔ Coordinating clinical placements
✔ Meeting accreditation and regulatory reporting requirements
✔ Providing student support services
✔ Communicating institutional information
5. FERPA & Student Record Privacy
DBI maintains student education records in accordance with FERPA.
Students have the right to:
✔ Inspect and review their education records
✔ Request correction of inaccurate records
✔ Provide written consent before disclosure, except where legally permitted
Records may be disclosed without consent only as authorized under FERPA, including:
✔ Legitimate educational interest
✔ Financial aid processing
✔ Accrediting or regulatory review
✔ Health and safety emergencies
6. Title IX Confidentiality
DBI maintains a separate Title IX Policy outlining procedures for addressing sex discrimination and sexual misconduct
Information related to Title IX reports:
✔ Is handled with discretion
✔ Is shared only with personnel responsible for institutional response
✔ May be disclosed where required by law or during investigation
Complete confidentiality cannot be guaranteed when investigation or mandated reporting obligations apply.
7. ADA & Disability Documentation Privacy
DBI maintains a separate ADA/Accessibility Policy governing accommodation procedures.
Disability documentation:
✔ Is maintained separately from academic records
✔ Is accessible only to authorized personnel
✔ Is not disclosed without written consent except as required by law
8. HIPAA Boundary in Clinical Education
DBI is an educational institution and is generally not a HIPAA-covered entity.
Students in clinical placements may access Protected Health Information (PHI) at clinical sites. In such cases:
✔ Clinical sites are responsible for HIPAA compliance
✔ Students must comply with site-specific confidentiality requirements
✔ DBI does not maintain patient medical records
DBI retains only academic and evaluation records related to clinical performance.
9. Disclosure to Third Parties
DBI may disclose information to:
✔ Federal and state regulatory agencies
✔ Accrediting bodies (including ACCSC)
✔ Clinical partners (limited to necessary academic data)
✔ Financial aid processors
✔ Technology vendors supporting institutional systems
All disclosures are limited to legitimate institutional purposes.
10. Data Security Safeguards
DBI implements reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, including:
✔ Role-based access controls
✔ Secure authentication systems
✔ Restricted physical file access
✔ Staff training on confidentiality
No method of electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
11. Michigan Data Breach Notification
In the event of a security breach involving personal information, DBI will:
✔ Conduct a prompt investigation
✔ Notify affected individuals without unreasonable delay
✔ Provide required disclosures under the Michigan Identity Theft Protection Act
✔ Notify regulatory authorities when legally required
12. Website & Cookie Use
DBI’s website may use cookies and analytics tools to improve functionality and user experience. Users may adjust browser settings to limit cookie use.
DBI is not responsible for privacy practices of third-party websites linked from its site.
13. Children’s Information
DBI’s website and services are not directed to children under the age of 13. The institution does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.
14. Policy Updates
DBI reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy as regulatory or institutional requirements evolve. Updates will be posted with a revised effective date.
15. Contact Information
For privacy-related questions:
Detroit Business Institute
22400 W. 7 Mile Rd
Detroit, MI 48219
jsingh@dbidownriver.edu