Policies and Procedures

• Chapter 9 of University Policy Register: Information Technology and Security
  • Web Form Operating Procedure (attached to section B of 9-01.3)
• University Policy Regarding Identity Theft Prevention (aka Red Flags Rule)
• University Policy for Privacy for Protected Health

"Defining Technology" FlowchartProcurement GlossaryComplete Product Assessment Form 

Please use the process below to determine whether your

Reporting Security Incidents

Incident Response

The Office of Security and Access Management assists in responding to and investigating incidents related to the misuse of Kent State University computing systems. Computer system security breaches resulting in unauthorized disclosure of University data or abuse of computing resources should be reported immediately to the Office of Security and Access Management.

In the event of an incident, call 330-672-5566. If your call is unanswered, listen carefully to the voicemail greeting for additional instructions.

Welcome to our guide on the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA). These federal laws are crucial for protecting intellectual property and ensuring access to quality education. 

The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) requires financial institutions – companies that offer consumers financial products or services like loans, financial or investment advice, or insurance – to explain their information-sharing practices to their customers and to safeguard sensitive data.

Due to GLBA regulations, the storage and transfer of financial aid data on portable storage devices such as external hard drives and thumb drives is not permitted. Storage and sharing of