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Acceptable Use for Faculty & Staff
Title: Acceptable Use Policy for Faculty & Staff
Effective Date: Early 2000s
Responsible Office: Information Technology
Last Updated: June 1, 2024
Security Policies, Standards and Procedures
Below is a list of security specific policies governing the use of the university's information systems. For a complete list of W&M IT policies, visit the IT Policies and Standards page.
Information Security
Title: Information Security Policy
Effective Date: 2006
Responsible Office: Information Technology
Last Updated: February 14, 2024
Acceptable Use for Students
Title: Acceptable Use Policy for Students
Effective Date: Early 2000s
Responsible Office: Student Affairs
Last Reviewed: April 1, 2025
Data Classification and Protection Policy
Title: Data Classification and Protection Policy
Effective Date: 2010
Responsible Office: Information Technology, Provost
Last Revision Date: April 15, 2025
Departmental & Organizational Websites
Title: Policy for Departmental & Organizational Websites
Responsible Office: Web & Design
Digital Accessibility Policy
Title: Digital Accessibility Policy
Effective Date: November 18, 2024
Responsible Office: Information Technology
Last Updated: March 6, 2025
Granting Access to Electronic Records
Title: Policy on Access to Electronic Records
Effective Date: 2012
Responsible Office: Information Security Office
Last Reviewed: December 1, 2023
Identity Theft
Title: Policy on Identity Theft
Effective Date: February 10, 2017
Responsible Office: Finance & Administration, Information Technology
Last Updated: First Version
Title: Information Security Training and Awareness Policy
Effective Date: 2006
Responsible Office: Information Technology
Last Updated: April 15, 2025
Minimum Security Requirements for IT Assets
Title: Minimum Security Requirements for IT Assets
Effective Date: March 5, 2026
Responsible Office: Information Technology
Last updated: Second Version
Project Management
Title: Project Management Policy
Effective Date: 2005
Responsible Office: Information Technology
Last Updated: March 27, 2025
Use of Electronic Communications & Social Media
Title: Use of Electronic Communications and Social Media Policy
Effective Date: August 01, 2001
Responsible Office: Human Resources
Last Updated: January 4, 2024
W&M Account
Title: W&M Account Policy & Procedures
Effective Date: 2004
Responsible Office: Information Technology
Last Reviewed: June 1, 2021
Email Policy
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that this critical service remains available and reliable, and is used for purposes appropriate to the university's mission.or networks.Questions?
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