Policies

Everyone at Rice has a responsibility for proper handling and protection of Rice confidential information and systems containing Rice data as set out in Rice Policies. These policies apply to the entire Rice community including faculty, staff, and students. This page also includes General Guidelines.

Rice University provides a variety of computing and network resources to the Rice community. These resources are to be used in a manner consistent with federal and state laws and regulations, university policies and specialized policies and guidelines created by the Office of Information Technology (OIT). Rice University also complies with all relevant laws and regulations related to the protection of confidential and sensitive data, including personally identifiable information, in conducting university business.

Rice Policy Number 808: Protection of University Data and Information
Rice Policy Number 809: Control of Equipment and Other Property
Rice Policy Number 810: Signature and Approval Authority
Rice Policy Number 832: Appropriate Use of Information Technology
Rice Policy Number 841: Identify Theft Prevention Program
Rice Policy Number 845: Security Camera Acceptable Use Policy
Rice Policy Number 852: International Travel

Be sure to read and follow the general guidelines for protection of IT devices and security of private information.