Information Technology Policies

University-wide Policies

Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources

Security Breach Notification

Public Access to University Information

Internal Access to University Information

User Authentication for Access to University Computer Resources

Managing University Records Retention

Publishing Information on the World Wide Web

Accessibility of Information Technology

Privacy Statement on U Web Pages, Including a

Other University of Minnesota Policies

The University maintains a comprehensive Online Policy Library that covers academic/administrative, financial, human resources, University (Faculty) Senate, and Regents’ policies. You also can sign up to receive quarterly policy updates, and find templates for writing policy and procedures using the standard University format.

For an explanation of the difference between a policy, standard, and guideline, see Terminology.

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Laws and Regulations Affecting Information Security

For links to laws and regulations affecting information security, see the Laws & Regulations section.

[Policy] Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources

    Related Standards:

• Using Information Technology Resources Standard
• Antivirus Standard
• Information Technology Support Staffing Standard
• Microsoft Domain Controller Standard
• Passwords
• Securing Private Data Standard
• Secure Data Deletion Standard
• Security Patch Standard
• University Network Standards for Network Security & Operational Continuity
• Wireless Access Point Technical Standard

    Related Guidelines:

• Basic Security Guidelines for Mac OS X Desktops
• Basic Security Guidelines for Windows XP/2000 Desktop Computers
• Basic Security Guideline for Windows Vista
• Critical Server Identification Guideline
• Information Technology Support Guideline
• Physical Security for Critical Servers Guideline
• Server Security Guideline
• Reporting Violations of Security, Acceptable Use, Technology Resources, and Threats of Violence
• University Network Management Guidelines

[Policy] Security Breach Notification

• no related standards or guidelines

[Policy] Public Access to University Information

• no related standards or guidelines

[Policy] Internal Access to University Information

• Examples of Public, Private, and Confidential Information
• Use of Social Security Number

[Policy] User Authentication for Access to University Computer Resources (x.500 Authentication)

• no related standards or guidelines

[Policy] Managing University Records Retention

• no related standards or guidelines

[Policy]  Publishing Information on the World Wide Web

• no related standards or guidelines

[Policy] Privacy Statement on U Web Pages, Including a (Online Privacy)

• U of M Online Privacy Statement
• One Stop Enterprise Systems Online Privacy Statement

[Policy] Accessibility of Information Technology

• no related standards or guidelines