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Technology related contract and product review

As part of UAB’s contract review process, UAB IT is responsible for reviewing any University contract that includes an IT or technology related component prior to contract execution. We review security protocols in the system or solution as well as identify IT resources needed for the purchase, such as single sign-on, installation, etc.

Get Started

1. Confirm your data type

1. Confirm your data type

Complete the data classification worksheet and review the requirements for public, sensitive and restricted data.

If you need access to HR data, please contact HR Information Systems before submitting a ticket to UAB IT at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 205-934-5321.

2. Gather your documentation

2. Gather your documentation

Review the required documents below for your data classification.

3. IT request

3. IT request

Fill out the product/contract review form to send your request to IT.

4. Final Submission

4. Final Submission

Once the contract has been approved by IT, submit your contract through UABs Contract Management System for legal review. (Note: You will need your ServiceNow RITM number (EX. RITM01000000) to submit the contract.) 

Required Documents for a Product/Contract Review

Estimated Turnaround Time

Turnaround time is determined by the type of data that will be stored or used in any IT-Related contract and all required documentation has been provided. Our Enterprise Information Security Office will review contracts with data identified as Sensitive and Restricted. Below are the estimated turnaround times: 

  • Public Data should be 1-2 business days
  • Sensitive Date should be 1-7 business days.
  • Restricted Data – NO SLA

*Reviewed by UAB Health System Information Services.