Secure Data Handling Policy

Version 1.3

Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to ensure the protection of the University’s IT Resources against unauthorized use, accidental or malicious damage, and theft.

Scope

This IT policy, and all policies referenced herein, shall apply to all members of the University community, including faculty, students, administrative officials, staff, alumni, authorized guests, delegates, and independent contractors (the “User(s)” or “you”) who use, access, or otherwise employ, locally or remotely, the University’s IT Resources, whether individually controlled, shared, stand-alone, or networked.

Policy Statement

• Fordham Protected data, Fordham Sensitive data, or Public data must be stored or transmitted per the Data Classification Guidelines, Data at Rest Policy, or the Data in Transit Policy.
• Protection1 measures must be taken and maintained to prevent unauthorized or unlawful disclosure of University data. Protection measures are based on data classification and include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Physical access control (e.g., controlled access to buildings, rooms, data centers, appropriate handling, storage, and disposal of media)
  • Administrative access control (e.g., restrict access based on role or authority)
  • Technical access control (e.g., information stored on a secure server and use of privacy configurations, appropriate handling, storage, and disposal of media)