Head & Managers Forum Update on IT Policies Friday 13 th of September

Purpose of IT Policies Provide clarification for staff and students on the acceptable usage of IT infrastructure and services. Provide a level of protection for staff, students and the University from the misuse of IT systems and services. Provide information to staff and students on how to get the most out of the services. Provide clarification for all staff on how to deal with and escalate issues.

Glossary Policy: High level goals and rules on managing information technology and data in the University. Procedure: Step by step tasks of workflows performed to achieve certain outcomes. They spell out how the policy will be implemented operationally Standards: Specify in detail how the University hardware and software should be used. Guidelines: Information and advisory notes on how best to use the services. These documents are not mandatory. ore.pdf

Policy Universe

Policy: Governance and Creation Process Policy Drafted by IT Approved by IS Management team Significant input from AC IS&ER committee Sent to colleges for review/ sign off Sent to Academic Board and Council for final approval Approved by UMTO/Governing Body if required Published on UCC website Standards, Procedures and Guidelines are mostly approved here

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Inventory of Documentation PoliciesProceduresStandardsGuidelines Acceptable UsageAccess to IT ServicesBulk Disposal of devices Social MediaData ClassificationConnecting Equipment Spam guidelines Data ManagementAccess to Staff accountStructured CablingIrish law and AUP Information SecurityAccess to student accountNetwork pointsPortable devices Policy Breach protocolSmartphones UCC Official Social Media accounts Encryption UCC Other Social Media accounts Software Licences Pending Approval External Hosting of DataSocial Media Guidelines Digital Estate Governance Data Protection Policy

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