Northern Arizona University owns or controls, and acts as custodian for, a broad array of information, including information protected by law. Because the unauthorized release of protected information can inflict substantial harm, maintaining the integrity of this data and the information systems where it is stored is a fundamental obligation. This policy establishes a data classification structure and data handling protocols to support this crucial task. All members and units of the University community that interact with data must comply with the requirements of this policy.<\/p>\n
Policy Owner:<\/strong> Chief Information Officer <\/p>\n Data classification All NAU community members are required to immediately report any IT security issue, such a suspected or actual release of University data or a breach of University IT resources, devices, or systems. Dial 928-523-1511 to make a report.<\/strong><\/p>\n If you have questions regarding data classification or handling in accordance with this policy, contact Information Security Services at its-soc@nau.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nResponsible Office:<\/strong> Information Security Services
\nOrigination Date:<\/strong> February 13, 2018
\nLast Revised:<\/strong> February 11, 2026
\nContact:<\/strong>\u00a0Director, Information Security<\/p>\nView the Policy<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n
View the Protocols<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n
View the Data Type Examples<\/a><\/h4>\n
Keywords:<\/h5>\n
\nData handling
\nData security
\nExternal Data Use Agreements
\nUniversity information<\/p>\n\n
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