Information Technology Policies
- Eligibility & Acceptable Use
- File Sharing
- Intellectual Property
- Identity & Security
- eCommerce, Systems, & External Services
- Academic Technology
- Accounts & Authentication
- Networking
- Other
Eligibility and Acceptable Use
- Eligibility and Acceptable Use Policy for Information Technology - describes the policy governing the use of information technology at the University
File Sharing
- File Sharing Policy - describes the file sharing policy for sharing copyrighted materials on the University network
Intellectual Property
- New Information Technologies and Intellectual Property at the University - describes the basic principles surrounding new information technologies and intellectual property at the University
Identity and Security
- Policy for the Digital Use of the Social Security Number - provides usage and remediation guidelines for the use of Social Security Numbers in digital form
- Policy for Use of the ChicagoID - provides background information and usage guidelines for the ChicagoID
- Policy Guidelines for Publishing Networked Information - details the guidelines for publishing networked information
- Regulated Computer Policy - describes the security and management requirements for computers housing sensitive data on the University network
- Policy for Authenticating University of Chicago Users - describes the requirements for Authenticating University of Chicago Users
- Statement on Minimum Encryption Standards - describes the minimum standards for encryption required by the University
eCommerce, Systems, and External Services
- Information Security Policy for eCommerce Payment Card Applications - describes the policies and practices for University hosted eCommerce
- Student Systems Technology Policies - links to practices and standard relating to the Student Systems
- Use of External Service Providers - policy for using third party technology providers for data storage and transmission
Academic Technology Policies
- Eligibility and Fee Policy for Services and Resources
- Reservation Policy for Services and Equipment
- USITE Software Installation Policy
Account and Authentication Policies
- NSIT Accounts Eligibility supplemental document - provides answers about accounts eligibility
- NSIT Account Closure Policies and Procedures - describes the account closure policies and procedures for students, faculty, and staff
- NSIT Trusted Agent (TAG) Program Policy - describes the purpose and policy of the Trusted Agent (TAG) Program
- NSIT GNetID Administration Policy - describes the purpose and policy of the Guest Network ID (GNetID) Program
- Policy for Authenticating University of Chicago Users - describes the requirements for Authenticating University of Chicago Users
Email Policies
- Electronic Mail (Email) Delivery Policy - details the policy regarding email delivery
- Electronic Mailing List Policy - details the policy about mailing lists
- Mass Email Use and Abuse - explains the policy for sending mass and bulk emails
Networking Policies
Devices, Infrastructure, and Maintenance
- Infrastructure Policy - details the types of devices allowed on the network and the manner in which they can be connected and used
- Residence Hall Wireless Device Policy - covers use of wireless devices in the various Residence Halls
- Universal Wiring Plan - details structured cabling specification for new construction or renovation
- Network Maintenance Window - details the time periods during which connectivity may be interrupted for maintenance work
Domain Names, External Networks, IP Address, and Servers
- Use of Non uchicago.edu Domain Names - outlines the circumstances under which any domain name other than uchicago.edu can be used on the University network
- Redirection of University Domain Names to External Networks - describes the approval process for pointing a domain name to an external network
- NSIT Public Web Server Usage Rules, Regulations and Access - describes the rules and regulations for using NSIT's public web server
- UCHICAGO identity by IP address - lists the IP address space that should be allowed any privileges or access granted to uchicago.edu as an entity
Network Traffic, Port Monitoring, Firewalls
- Port monitoring - describes the policy on monitoring ports
- Limiting peer-to-peer traffic - explains the limits on peer-to-peer traffic
- Requirements for Managed (Hardware) Firewalls - details the requirements for managed (hardware) firewalls installed on the University's network
Other
- Guidelines for Using Cellular Devices Safely - describes the University's guidelines for using a cellular device while driving
Last updated: 11/12/09