Data Classification Policy

Approved By: MSU Denver President

Purpose: MSU Denver’s information security policies are focused on protecting critical data and information systems of Metropolitan State University of Denver from loss, damage, or inappropriate modification or disclosure. The purpose of this policy is to educate the University community about the importance of protecting data generated, accessed, transmitted, received, and stored by the University, to identify procedures that should be in place to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of University data, and to comply with local and federal regulations regarding privacy and confidentiality of information.

Scope: This policy applies to all individuals, including students, faculty, staff, and contractors, provided access to University data and information technology systems. Contractors and otherwise affiliated individuals must agree to abide by the information security policies before accessing University systems and data. Role-based policies and procedures that apply to specific groups of users will be provided when applicable, in accordance with functional requirements and data classification.

Contact: Chief Information Security Officer, IT Services, 303-352-7548

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Data Classification Policy