Old Dominion University asked students to disclose prior criminal histories following a campus shooting, a decision that has raised privacy and civil‑rights concerns among students, legal observers and civil‑liberties groups. University officials said the request was part of a safety review after the incident, but critics warned it could deter reporting and raise questions about due process and data security. Campus safety offices and registrars should expect scrutiny from state regulators and potential legal challenges; institutions are advised to consult counsel on records requests, limit data collection scope, and communicate narrowly defined safety rationales to mitigate backlash and protect student trust.