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Data Storage Guidelines

Storing and Transmitting Protected Data

Certain programs are not suitable for certain types of data. Personal data, not related to Â鶹ÊÓƵ job responsibilities, should never be stored on Â鶹ÊÓƵ devices or drives. It is your responsibility to know where and how lawfully protected data can be safely stored and transmitted. 

Data Types

There are different categories for types of data. These are some examples of commonly associated documents for each data type.

  • Protected: Other - SSN, driver's license number, visa/passport, medical, bank info
  • Protected: Research - Sensitive or restricted research data, restricted intellectual property
  • FERPA - Â鶹ÊÓƵ student ID, student email, grades, roster
  • Unrestricted/Public - Class schedule, University Press release, Â鶹ÊÓƵ course catalog
  • Restricted Data - University policies, operational procedures
  • Standard - Basic work/office files

Note: This is not an exhaustive list of all document types.  

Â鶹ÊÓƵ Data Storage Table

Use this table as a general guide to help make appropriate decisions on where certain data types should be stored.

Note: A indicates an appropriate place to store or collect the data type.


Data Types
Protected:
Other		 Protected:
Research		 FERPA Restricted Unrestricted /
Public		 Standard
Storage /
Collection
Options		 Teams/
SharePoint/
OneDrive
Shared Network Drive
(U:Drive)
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Email (unencrypted)
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Email
(encrypted)		 1
Zoom
Adobe Creative Cloud
Qualtrics
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Owned Storage Devices
(Computer hard drive,
USB drive, etc)

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For questions, concerns, or suggestions, contact the Data Management Committee.