[The following information and agreements related to data/information sharing is provided here for information only.]

Information that you provide to the Wisconsin Extension Master Gardener Program is important for day-to-day operations. The program has an obligation to protect the integrity and quality of the information, privacy of individuals, and security of institutional data while also maximizing its effective and efficient use. The purpose of this policy is to establish minimum requirements for the management and stewardship of institutional data resources.

This policy applies to all information that is collected, stored, maintained, generated, transmitted, or recorded in the Master Gardener Program Online Reporting System (ORS) and online classes. 

Who can access personal data in the ORS?

— Approved UW-Madison Staff can access the following, for internal programmatic purposes:

• Your contact information (name, address, phone number, email address)
• Information about your volunteer service (annual and cumulative hours) and continuing education hours you report to the Extension Master Gardener program
• Your program participation level
• The year you entered the program

— Published Organizations in the Online Reporting System (ORS) that you report volunteer service for:

• Your contact information (name, address, phone number, email address).
• Information about your volunteer service (annual and cumulative hours) and continuing education hours you report to the Extension Master Gardener program (specific to their organization only).

— With your permission, Master Gardener Associations (WIMGA affiliated)

• The following information may be shared with associations that represent the county you live in.
  • Your contact information (name, phone number, email address)
  • Information about your volunteer and continuing education hours you report to the Extension Master Gardener program (annual and cumulative hours only)
  • Your program participation level
  • The year you entered the program