Data Requests
Staff, faculty, and campus departments may request HR/Payroll data for specific business purposes. Some HR data is available via existing reporting tools and is available to employees based on their job duties and role at the University. All other requests must be reviewed and approved by the HR Data Steward per university policy.

Staff, faculty, and campus departments may request HR/Payroll data for specific business purposes. Some HR data is available via existing reporting tools and is available to employees based on their job duties and role at the University. All other requests must be reviewed and approved by the HR Data Steward per university policy.
Data Delivery Formats
HR data can be delivered in different formats based on requestor need. Examples of common request types and the associated request process are below.
Existing Reporting Tools
Employees are granted access to appropriate reporting tools in ConnectCarolina and InfoPorte based on their job duties and role at the University. Information about reporting is available via the ccinfo website including:
- The “Quick Reference Guide to HR/Payroll Reporting” under the Reporting section
- The “Get Access” page under the Get Access section
Request Process
- HR/Payroll reports and queries in ConnectCarolina are automatically granted to campus HR Representatives and central Human Resources / Payroll employees
- Submit an InfoPorte Access Request Form to your unit’s InfoPorte Administrator if your job duties necessitate you having basic HR data on employees within your unit
ConnectCarolina Query or Report
A one-time or recurring report or ConnectCarolina query may be requested if the information is not currently available in ConnectCarolina or InfoPorte.
- Request Process: Submit a ConnectCarolina Data Changes service request in ServiceNow including details of the requested fields and parameters
Interface or data feed
Interfaces or data feeds providing HR data to departmental or third-party systems may be requested for new or existing systems.
- Submit a ConnectCarolina Data Changes service request in ServiceNow attaching a completed SOW form.
- Complete all sections of the SOW form including details about specific fields and how the data will be used
- For questions or assistance completing the SOW email hr_data@unc.edu
- Review Risk Assessment 101 on the Safe Computing at UNC website to determine whether a risk assessment is required
Request a Consultation
To request a consultation or request assistance with a data request, please submit a service request.
- Statement of Work (SOW) for requesting approval to use confidential HR data
- Data Protection Checklist available at https://safecomputing.unc.edu/data/data-protection-checklist/
- Purchasing Services Data Access Questionnaire available at https://finance.unc.edu/news/2015/05/15/data-access-questionnaire-for-purchases-involving-vendor-access-to-sensitive-information/
Policies and Standards
Data security and the approvals process
Training
- Data Training videos
- The data governance training video playlist includes information about all categories of University data
- Videos 6 and 7 are specific to HR data
- Information Security Awareness Training
Have a data request?
Find out about the data delivery format options, complete an online form to request a consultation or submit an external records request with the UNC-Chapel Hill Public Records Office.
Visit our HR Data Requests page