This memo highlights four information technology (IT) policies that all faculty, staff, and students should be familiar with in order to fulfill their role in the security of the University of Iowa's information and technology resources. Please review the following and bookmark the policy website at the end of this message for future reference.
IT Security Framework
Information security is everyone's responsibility. The University has created a policy to help students, faculty, and staff understand their role in the IT Security Framework for protecting information assets. It outlines processes and procedures for the generation, protection, and sharing of institutional data. The shared responsibility of the IT Security Framework is described in this policy. Review the complete policy.Wireless Networking Policy
With the ubiquity of, and growing dependence on, mobile computing, it is necessary to have a policy that outlines how wireless networking, or Wi-Fi, is provided on campus. Students, faculty, and staff are not allowed to install wireless networking equipment on any University space without permission from Information Technology Services (ITS). Review the complete policy.Acceptable Use of Information Technology
All students, faculty, and staff must comply with institutional and external standards for acceptable use of computing resources. Principles of academic freedom and privacy apply to electronic information; however, users should be aware that their right to privacy is subject to the University's obligation to respond to public and legal information requests. Review the complete policy.Computer Data and Media Disposal Policy
The University is committed to software license compliance and protecting confidential information. Members of the University community have a responsibility to ensure that all computers and media are reliably erased and/or destroyed before they leave the University's control. Review the complete policy.
Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to explore
all of the University IT policies on the CIO website.
-- Steve Fleagle, Associate VP and Chief Information Officer