Third-Party Data Transfer Policy

Version 1.5

For Students, Faculty, Staff, Guests, Alumni

Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to ensure the data transmitted/transferred between University IT Resources and a third party is secure.

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

• Transmission of data to or from the University to a third party must be reviewed and approved by Information Security and Assurance (ISA).
• The requestor must submit a service request to initiate a third-party data transfer request per the Third-Party Data Transfer Procedure.
• Any third-party vendor that stores the University’s data must have a signed contract with the University's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC).
• A secure transmission method must be used as specified in the Data in Transit Policy.
• Information Security and Awareness will have final approval of these protocols mentioned in the Data in Transit Policy for specific applications on a case-by-case basis.

Definitions

IT Resources include computing, networking, communications, application, and telecommunications systems, infrastructure, hardware, software, data, databases, personnel, procedures, physical facilities, cloud-based vendors, Software as a Service (SaaS) vendors, and any related materials and services.

Related Policies and Procedures

• Data Classification Policy
• Data Classification Guidelines
• Data in Transit Policy
• Third-Party Data Transfer Procedure

Implementation History

Policy Disclaimer Statement

Deviations from policies, procedures, or guidelines published and approved by Information Security and Assurance (ISA) may only be done cooperatively between ISA and the requesting entity with sufficient time to allow for appropriate risk analysis, documentation, and possible presentation to authorized University representatives. Failure to adhere to ISA written policies may be met with University sanctions.