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EDULINX is an external service provider under contract with Prince Edward Island Student Financial Services to provide services related to the processing of Prince Edward Island Student Loans provided by the Province of Prince Edward Island.

The collection and use of personal information through this Web site is subject to the Prince Edward Island Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPP) www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/justice-and-public-safety/foipp-frequently-asked-questions  . EDULINX is bound by a contract with Prince Edward Island Student Financial Services to treat any personal information it may receive from you, including information received via this Web site, in a manner that is consistent with FOIPP. FOIPP, in turn, controls the manner in which Prince Edward Island Student Financial Services and EDULINX may collect your personal information, and how we may use or disclose that personal information. FOIPP also allows you access to personal information about yourself, and allows you to make corrections to that information.

For the purposes of this Web site, EDULINX requires certain personal information from you to register you for EDULINX On–Line Services. EDULINX will collect information from you that is needed for registration purposes. EDULINX will also collect any personal information changes you provide on this Web site. This information will be used by EDULINX to update its records related to your Prince Edward Island Student Loan(s) for administrative purposes. It may also be shared with Prince Edward Island Student Financial Services personnel who need the information to carry out responsibilities of their job. Your personal information will not be disclosed by EDULINX to anyone other than in accordance with FOIPP.

If you chose not to submit your personal information on–line through this Web site you may use one of the other collection channels listed.

  • Telephone
  • Fax
  • Letter
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You have the right to access your personal information and request changes to incorrect information. Contact Us to access your personal information or to notify us of incorrect information.

If you have any questions or require clarification about this Privacy Notice Statement, Contact Us .

For more information about privacy issues, or how to gain access to your personal information, you may consult the Prince Edward Island FOIPP Web site at www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/justice-and-public-safety/foipp-frequently-asked-questions  .

Once you have started the registration process, you may cancel at any time. If you cancel, none of the information you enter to that point will be retained. If you choose to proceed, you will need to have the following information:

  • Your First Name
  • Your Last Name
  • Your Social Insurance Number
  • Your Date of Birth
  • Your Prince Edward Island Student Loan Number

By pressing the "Submit" button, you are confirming that you have accessed the Privacy Notice Statement and are now ready to provide your personal information in accordance with it

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The security of EDULINX On–Line Services depends both on EDULINX and you, the user.

EDULINX

EDULINX will take all necessary measures to ensure that your electronic information changes with us are secure and that your privacy is protected.

EDULINX On–Line Services use 128–bit Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption to protect your information. Encryption electronically scrambles the data stream between your computer and our server. This minimizes the risk that Internet hackers and other users will alter or view information being transmitted. You must be using a browser with 128-bit encryption in order to access this site. 128–bit SSL encryption is one of the most secure forms of encryption available in North America.

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While every possible effort has been made to ensure the safety and integrity of EDULINX On–Line Services information changes, the Internet exists as a public network and therefore is outside of the control of EDULINX.

The User

As a user of EDULINX On–Line Services, you must fulfill certain responsibilities to contribute to the security of your Prince Edward Island Student Loan information.

  1. Keep your Password a secret! If you believe that your Password has been stolen or compromised, Contact Us immediately to revoke your access to EDULINX On–Line Services.
  2. If you leave your computer on after completing your information changes with EDULINX On–Line Services, clear the cache and close and re-open the browser to eliminate copies of Web page(s) that may have been stored on your computer’s hard drive. If you are using Netscape Navigator, clear both your browser’s disk cache and memory cache. If you are using Internet Explorer, clear your disk cache, then close and re–open your browser.
  3. Never send confidential information such as your Social Insurance Number (SIN) via e–mail. Our e–mail does not have secure transmission capabilities.
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