Written by the Information Security Office 

• President Randall approves revised information security policy

The changes comply with the recently updated Utah Board of Higher Education Policy R345: Information Technology Resource Security and strengthen the university’s information security policy to address the present and increasing risks of cybersecurity incidents.

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• Updated guidelines for university-related use of messaging/collaboration platforms

After careful review, the university has selected and made available certain software platforms that, when used properly, protect restricted and sensitive data and are suitable for common use cases among campus users.

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• Artificial intelligence use guidelines from an IT leadership perspective

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools, such as ChatGPT, must be used with caution to avoid known pitfalls, such as bias, privacy violations, copyright infringement, and inaccuracy. These guidelines are intended to support institutional standards for privacy, safety, ethical practices, and data security.

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