Policies Highlights
- New Privacy Policy (approved by the Chancellor on May 30, 2019).
- New Information Security Policy (approved by the Chancellor on March 20, 2018).
- Updated Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources policy (approved by the Chancellor on September 8, 2015).
- New Confidentiality of Institutional Information & Research Data policy (approved by the Chancellor September 8, 2015).
- The use of all IT services is covered by our Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources Policy.
- Policies are approved after significant vetting by the campus.
University of Massachusetts Amherst Privacy Policy
The purpose of the Privacy Policy is to affirm the University's commitment to protect the privacy of its community and others who have entrusted their data to its care.
University of Massachusetts Amherst Information Security Policy
Information Security Policy Frequently Asked Questions
The University of Massachusetts Amherst Information Security Policy is the formal policy on information security governance structure, technical standards, and procedures to preserve and protect the institutional information, research data, and information technology resources of UMass Amherst.
Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources Policy
The Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources Policy is the formal policy statement on acceptable use of UMass Amherst information technology resources.
Supporting documents including interpretation guidelines and associated rights and responsibilities:
- Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources Policy Interpretation Guidelines
- Rights and Responsibilities for Acceptable Use of Information Technology
Confidentiality of Institutional Information & Research Data Policy
The Confidentiality of Institutional Information & Research Data Policy is a policy statement on the appropriate management of institutional information and research data and establishes the foundational roles and rules for information management.
