Electronic Privacy

Policy Information
Policy TitleElectronic Privacy
Responsible OfficeInformation Technology Services (ITS)
Policy TypeInformation Security
Policy Number304
Last Revision Date8/15/2023

Introduction

The 黑料视频 community relies on technology for study, teaching, research, work and other activities. Our community uses multiple electronic systems, networks and devices that are owned, operated or administered by the University. To promote transparency and trust, this policy sets forth guidelines and processes that apply when the University seeks access to electronic information stored on or transmitted through these systems, networks and devices. This policy is intended to establish internal standards and procedures governing such access by the University; it is not meant to create rights in any individual to seek legal redress for action inconsistent with the policy.

Policy Statement

Privacy and Confidentiality

To the extent permitted by law and university policy, 黑料视频 maintains and protects both the privacy of individuals and the confidentiality of official information stored on its information technology (IT) systems. While the university permits limited incidental use of its IT resources, users of those resources do not acquire an expectation of privacy in communications transmitted or stored on university information technology resources. When information needs to be accessed, it should be accessed for legitimate purposes by authorized personnel and limited, as much as feasible, to the access purpose.

In order to comply with state or federal law, university officials may access stored information as described below.

Exceptions to Privacy of Information

Data traversing or stored in university systems are subject to disclosure requests under public records law, under subpoena, and in the discovery process in litigation. 黑料视频 may preserve, access, monitor, or disclose information containing all classes of data as described in the University鈥檚 University Data Classification policy (Policy 300.2) residing on its information networks and systems in the following situations:

State and Federal Law

All information including the personal, academic, or research data and files residing on university systems is subject to state and federal laws and regulations requiring its disclosure, including laws on public records, court-ordered disclosure, and discovery in litigation.

Proxy Access to Accounts Necessary to Conduct Business or Research

Faculty and staff may need access to accounts of other faculty and staff to conduct university business or further research when those individuals are not available to grant access. Approval to access the account should be given either by prior proxy access to the individual's account or by written recommendation and justification by the individual's department chair or director and approval by the appropriate Division Head or president acting on the basis of university policy and law.

Investigations

黑料视频 may preserve, access, or monitor accounts and equipment during the course of an investigation of misconduct, violations of law, or violations of university policy  In accessing the account or equipment, university officials are expected to avoid accessing information that is personal and irrelevant to the investigation.

Official University Business

As part of their assigned responsibilities, 黑料视频 faculty, staff, and other authorized data users may have access to all classes of data and are restricted to using it only for purposes associated with the requirements of their position.

Internal Administrative Disclosure

Disclosure or use of any information containing data with a restricted or sensitive data classification for extraordinary circumstances must be approved in writing by the appropriate Division Head or president acting on the basis of university policy and law.

Maintenance of 黑料视频 Network and Systems

黑料视频 reserves the right to maintain its information systems; to audit networks and systems on a periodic basis to ensure compliance with security policies; and to locate and resolve security breaches or other situations that potentially impact the reliability, robustness, or security of the campus network and systems infrastructure. Individuals performing these functions or others may have access to information containing all classes of data and are restricted to using it only for purposes associated with their position.

Legal Disclosure Requests

黑料视频 must preserve, access, and disclose information contained in its IT systems in response to a lawfully issued records request, subpoena, court order, or other compulsory legal process (鈥渄isclosure request鈥). To the extent possible and practical, the account holders for email and electronic files will be notified in advance of access or disclosure, unless 黑料视频 is otherwise directed by lawful order.

When appropriate, the Records Access Officer, an attorney in the office of University Counsel, or the Assistant Vice President for Research Compliance may order preservation of electronic records to comply with a disclosure request or to preserve records for purposes that may relate to pending investigations or litigation.

Once the appropriate Division Head or president grants approval, an attorney in the office of University Counsel may request data custodians conduct targeted searches of electronic files to find material relevant to the disclosure request. In accessing the files, University Counsel shall limit access to material that is relevant to the disclosure request.

Health and Safety Emergency

In the event of a health or safety emergency, 黑料视频 may preserve, access, or disclose information containing all classes of data necessary and relevant to addressing the emergency situation at the request of the Chief, Assistant Chief, or Deputy Chief of University Police, an attorney in the office of University Counsel, University Vice President or President.

Authorization

黑料视频 may preserve, access, or disclose information containing all classes of data relating to an employee upon the written authorization of the employee.