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New data access and revised acceptable use policies online

Written by Linda Gunter

December 07, 2017
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cybersecurity UAB’s new Data Access Policy governs the way university employees are authorized to access and interact with sensitive and restricted/PHI institutional data, and complements IT security policies and rules, including the Data Protection and Security Policy, Data Classification Rule, and Data Protection Rule.

In addition, the newly revised Acceptable Use of Computer and Network Resources Policy prohibits certain unacceptable uses of computers, mobile devices and network resources and facilities and also educates users about their individual responsibilities.

See the full text of these policies and related resources in the UAB Policies & Procedures Library, or access IT policies, standards, and guidelines here.

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