Information Services Policies & Policy Development
Policies that address information, information technology, and security issues are needed to promote effective management of technical infrastructure and resources, and are frequently driven by the need to mitigate risks and other negative consequences that emerge due to rapid technological change. In some cases, policies enable KU to demonstrate compliance with certain laws and standards.
Links to Policies
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New in Academic Year 2008-09:
KU General Records Retention Schedule
Data Classification and Handling Policy and Procedures Guide
Electronic Data Disposal Policy and Procedure
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New in Academic Year 2009-10:
Information Access Control Policy
Roles & Responsibilities for Information Management
IT Security Policy (revised) -
In Development / Upcoming for Academic Year 2009-10::
Archives Policy
Electronic / Digital Signature Policy
Email Guidelines
Encryption Guidelines
PC Home / Travel and Data Usage Guidelines
Password Policy (revised)
Server Room / Data Center Standard
Social Media Guidelines
Systems Development Life Cycle Policy and Standard - Periodic Review Schedule - coming soon!
Process for Developing Policy
Policies initiated by Information Services for the KU-Lawrence campus (which includes the Edwards Campus) follow a routine development process including drafting, routing for comment, and obtaining signature approval. Comments gathered inform the revision of policies, and Information Services works with impacted groups proactively to address concerns while ensuring that the original policy need is met.
In cases of high priority or emergency situations, the Vice Provost for Information Services and Chief Information Officer, after appropriate consultation with the Provost and General Counsel, may implement an interim information technology policy on a temporary basis as the proposed policy goes through the approval process.
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