Policies - University of Florida Information Technology

This page provides links to the university's information security policies currently in effect. Many policies have established standards to help you with policy compliance. Visit UFIT's Standards page to view these documents.

Policy and Standard Lifecycle

Policies	Related Standards & Documents
IT Policy and Standard Life Cycle Last Updated: December 13, 2011	IT Policy Process PDF (98KB) Last Updated: October 10, 2011

Acceptable Use

Policies	Related Standards & Documents
Summary - Acceptable Use Policy Last Updated: August 17, 2011 An overview of the essential points of the university’s Acceptable Use Policy intended to give users a quick understanding of their responsibilities. Acceptable Use Policy Last Updated: August 17, 2011 Rights and responsibilities, general rules, enforcement, security and privacy, and more...	Procedure for Monitoring of IT Resources Last Updated: August 24, 2011 The criteria and steps required for approval of monitoring or retrieval of communications, documents and files without notice, as required by the Authorized Use Policy (AUP).
Florida Computer Crimes Act Last Updated: August, 2011 This document contains the full text of Chapter 815, Florida Statutes: the Florida Computer Crimes Act.	A standard is being developed and will be posted as soon as it is available.

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Summary - Acceptable Use Policy

Last Updated: August 17, 2011
An overview of the essential points of the university’s Acceptable Use Policy intended to give users a quick understanding of their responsibilities.

Acceptable Use Policy

Last Updated: August 17, 2011
Rights and responsibilities, general rules, enforcement, security and privacy, and more...

Procedure for Monitoring of IT Resources
Last Updated: August 24, 2011 The criteria and steps required for approval of monitoring or retrieval of communications, documents and files without notice, as required by the Authorized Use Policy (AUP).

Florida Computer Crimes Act

Last Updated: August, 2011
This document contains the full text of Chapter 815, Florida Statutes: the Florida Computer Crimes Act.

A standard is being developed and will be posted as soon as it is available.

Accessibility

Policies	Related Standards & Documents
Disabled Access Computing Policy Last Updated: July 14, 2011 Details regarding the university policy on access to computing services by the disabled.	A standard is being developed and will be posted as soon as it is available.

Email

Policies	Related Standards & Documents
Email Forwarding Policy Change Last Updated: May 5, 2009 Effective May 5, 2009, students will be able to forward their GatorLink email address to any valid email address, on or off campus.	A standard is being developed and will be posted as soon as it is available.
Email as Public Records Last Updated: August, 2011 University of Florida edict on public records law with regard to e-mail, including retention policies	A standard is being developed and will be posted as soon as it is available.
Spam Policy Last Updated: October 23, 2003 A comprehensive description of UF's official spam policy	A standard is being developed and will be posted as soon as it is available.
Policies for the Use of Gatorlink Last Updated: March 10, 1999 GatorLink offers a suite of free baseline services to students, faculty and staff at the University of Florida. Use of GatorLink services carries with it certain rights and responsibilities.	A standard is being developed and will be posted as soon as it is available.

Information Security and Compliance

Policies	Related Standards & Documents
Guidelines for Information Security & Compliance Last Updated: April 30, 2010 Guidelines provide additional information for handling information and information systems in a secure manner to insure confidentiality, integrity and availability of data and information.	Definition of Terms
Health Science Center Security Program for the Information and Computing Environment (SPICE) Last Updated: August, 2011 Individuals, operations and personnel covered by HIPAA must comply with SPICE policies and standards.	Definition of Terms
Mobile Computing and Storage Devices Policy Last Updated: August 17, 2011 The University of Florida has established a policy for the use of mobile computing and storage devices, and to specify minimum configuration requirements.	Mobile Computing and Storage Devices Standard Definition of Terms FAQ – Mobile Computing and Storage Devices Policy
Data Classification Policy Last Updated: April 26, 2012 All data at the University of Florida is now classified into three categories: restricted, sensitive, and open.	Data Classification Guidelines

Identity & Passwords

Policies	Related Standards & Documents
Identity Management Policies Last Updated: March 30, 2012 Information, standards and policies related to Identity Management at UF.	Identity Assurance Profiles Standard Last Updated: March 30, 2012 Identity Management Service Provider Standard Last Updated: March 30, 2012
Gatorlink Password Management Policy Last Updated: April 23, 2004 The current information and guidelines for Gatorlink passwords.	A standard is being developed and will be posted as soon as it is available.

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Identity Management Policies

Last Updated: March 30, 2012
Information, standards and policies related to Identity Management at UF.

Identity Assurance Profiles Standard
Last Updated: March 30, 2012

Identity Management Service Provider Standard
Last Updated: March 30, 2012

Gatorlink Password Management Policy

Last Updated: April 23, 2004
The current information and guidelines for Gatorlink passwords.

A standard is being developed and will be posted as soon as it is available.

Intellectual Property

Policies	Related Standards & Documents
Copyright Last Updated: May 12, 1994 Detailed section devoted to the University of Florida's copyright policy, including guidelines, and training materials	A standard is being developed and will be posted as soon as it is available.

Networking

Policies	Related Standards & Documents
Wireless Network Policy Last Updated: July 14, 2011 Guidelines for setup and implementation of wireless networks on campus	A standard is being developed and will be posted as soon as it is available.

Purchasing & E-Commerce

Policies	Related Standards & Documents
E-Commerce Policy Last Updated: August 15, 2009 University of Florida policy on E-Commerce security and management	A standard is being developed and will be posted as soon as it is available.
Information Resource Review Policy (IRR) Last Updated: February 25, 2004 Policies and procedures used by the university for reviewing information technology purchases.	A standard is bein g developed and will be posted as soon as it is available.

Web-Related

Policies	Related Standards & Documents
Advertising on University & Unit Web Space Policy Last Updated: October 23, 2012 Issues that arise in connection with the sale of advertising space on university webspace such as use of state resources and unrelated business income tax.	A standard is being developed and will be posted as soon as it is available.
Domain Name Policy Last Updated: October 23, 2012 Approved by the Office of the CIO on March 21, 2007, this policy outlines uses, restrictions and naming conventions for the ufl.edu domain.	A standard is being developed and will be posted as soon as it is available.
Internet Privacy Policy Last Updated: April 11, 2011 This information explains the Internet privacy policy and practices adopted by the University of Florida for its official Web sites. Privacy and public records obligations of the University are governed by applicable Florida statutes and U.S. federal laws.	A standard is being developed and will be posted as soon as it is available.
Recognizing Supporters on the University & Unit Web Space Policy Last Updated: October 23, 2012 Recognizing corporate supporters on University and Unit webspace without commercializing the University and Unit home pages with corporate logos.	Recognizing Supporters on the University & Unit Web Space Standard
Web Administration Policies & Standards Last Updated: January 12, 2011 Policies and standards for campus web developers to consult when designing UF web sites.	A standard is being developed and will be posted as soon as it is available.
Web Identity & Graphics Standards Last Updated: June 3, 2011 Standards for campus web developers to consult when designing UF web sites.	A standard is being developed and will be posted as soon as it is available.

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