UCI’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) provides Wi-Fi network service to the campus. When a device (smartphone, laptop, etc.) connects to Wi-Fi, OIT collects data about the device including its identity, Wi-Fi access point, date, and time. This data is used for operational purposes. Only connection data is saved; no information transmitted over the network is collected or shared. The Data Sharing

Beginning in May 2019 anonymized Wi-Fi connection data is being shared with researchers. The anonymized data is not personally identifiable. You can opt out of this sharing. No information transmitted over the connection is collected or shared.

What data is shared?

WiFi device identity (MAC address) access point location and date & time are collected, anonymized and shared with researchers. The anonymized data cannot be used to identify a device or an individual user of the network.

Why is data being shared?

The shared data will be used to help make practical decisions relating to a wide range of campus operations. For example, the data can be analyzed to determine whether a space is heavily occupied and needs increased ventilation, whether fire code violations are taking place, or even to support emergency evacuations. Many other uses have already been explored and more will become apparent as research evolves.

What locations are included?

A limited number of buildings on the main campus are included. No data from any other buildings or campuses will be shared.

Buildings included as of May 2019:

• Bren Hall
• Calit2
• Computer Sciences
• Computer Sciences 2
• Natural Sciences I
• Natural Sciences II
• Reines Hall
• Rowland Hall

Buildings proposed but not yet enabled:

• Engineering & Computing Trailer
• Engineering Gateway
• Engineering Hall
• Engineering Lab Facility
• Engineering Tower
• Rockwell Engineering Center

Opt-Out

If you do not want your anonymized WiFi connection data to be used in this way, you can opt-out using the button below  or contact the OIT Help Desk (oit@uci.edu or 949-824-2222) stating that you would like to opt-out. If you choose to opt-out, no WiFi connection data generated by any devices you specify will be shared with researchers.

Opt-out Website

(The Opt-out website is only available on campus or through the VPN.)

Please contact the OIT Help Desk if you have any questions or concerns.