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E-mail & Computing
E-mail & Computing

IT Policies


Columbia University maintains certain policies with regard to the use and security of its computer systems, networks and information resources. All users of these facilities are required to adhere to these policies.

These policies are meant to protect the University's computer systems, networks, data and other information resources.

Please also read the Columbia University Information Security Charter.

Important:

Acceptable Use of Columbia's Network & Computing Resources

and

User's Guide to Safer Computing

Data Security

Secure Your Sensitive Data

Recycling or Donating Computers?  First: Wipe All Data from Hard Drives & Destroy CDs, DVDs

Data Breach? Report & Respond Immediately 

Using Social Security Numbers (SSN) or Unique Person Numbers (UPN)

Encryption: Keep Your Data Private

E-commerce: Protection of Cardholders' Electronic Information

Peer-to-Peer (P2P) File Sharing Policy
Equipment Security

Secure Your Desktops and Laptops

Email Usage and Retention

Your Responsibility to Secure Your Servers    

Secure All Computers Which Connect Remotely to Columbia's Network

Ensure The Security and Integrity of All Electronic Information at Columbia





Standards, Processes and Procedures

The Distribution of Copyrighted Material

Obtaining Domain Names

Sending a Broadcast Email Message

Computer Access for Staff

Web Publishing on Columbia's Network

Exceeding Network Usage: Check Your Quotas

Secure Access to University Applications


To Contact CUIT:

Send reports of security incidents, attacks, or questions to security@columbia.edu