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Data Protection

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Users must comply with all University policies and standards for the data to which they have been granted the ability to view, copy, generate, transmit, store, download, or otherwise acquire, access, remove, or destroy. Users must also meet any additional compliance requirements for data protection stipulated by various governmental, legal, or contractual entities.

Policy

Data Protection of University Information (IRM-003)

Standards

Electronic Data Removal

Electronically Stored Information Release

Highly Sensitive Data Protection Standard for Individual-Use Electronic Devices or Media

Protection of Highly Sensitive Data Standard

University Data Protection Standards (UDPS 3.0)

Vendor Security Review Standard

Procedures

Electronic Data Removal Procedures

Electronically Stored Information Release Procedures

Protection of Highly Sensitive Data Procedures

Remediation of Highly Sensitive Data in Email (O365)

Guidance

Electronically Stored Information Release - Guidance for Authorizing Officials

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 Please report any level of incident, no matter how small. The Information Security office will evaluate the report and provide a full investigation if appropriate.

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