Governance & Policies
Our governing bodies provide the strategic direction that keeps us on course. They set priorities, oversee compliance, and make decisions that drive innovation and growth. Through their guidance, we’re leading York into a future where technology empowers every part of our community.
IT Governance Bodies
IPPM
The IPPM committee assesses IT project needs, financials, and risks to ensure smart investments. They approve annual and 5-year IT roadmaps, review new proposals, adjust priorities as needed, and monitor active projects.
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The IT Architecture Committee drives enhanced decision-making by promoting technology standards, optimizing investments, and reducing risks. They establish clear principles to manage complexity and ensure adherence to governance while streamlining projects and infrastructure across the university.
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IT Council
The IT Council oversees the university's IT strategy, ensuring it aligns with institutional goals. It reviews IT policies, services, and initiatives, prioritizes investments, and maintains enterprise architecture standards.
Guidance & standards
IT Policies
Our policies are our blueprint for secure, efficient, and innovative IT at York. They protect sensitive data, guide our technology use, and ensure every action we take supports the university’s goals. By following them, we keep our community safe and our systems running smoothly.
Information Security Policies
- General Policy
- Classification Standards
- Classification Procedures
- M365 Data Guidelines
- Additional Guidance & Policies
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The following policies cover how authorized users at York University should classify, handle, and protect information, mandating responsible, ethical, and lawful management of sensitive data.
Misuse can lead to losing access and facing further disciplinary or legal action.
Computing Facilities Policies
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The following policies explain how authorized users at York University should use the university’s computing and technology resources, mandating responsible, ethical, and lawful use of equipment and software.
Misuse can lead to losing access and facing further disciplinary or legal action.
Use of Electronic Mail (E-mail)
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The Use of Electronic Mail (E-mail) policy helps ensure York University’s email systems are used effectively and responsibly. They protect users and the university by outlining proper use, providing security, and detailing the consequences of misuse.
Misuse can lead to losing access and facing further disciplinary or legal action.
Account Management Policy
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The Account Management policy explains how authorized users at York University should manage their accounts, mandating the responsible, ethical, and lawful use of university credentials and access rights.
Misuse can lead to losing access and facing further disciplinary or legal action.
Network Security and Management
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The Network Security and Management policy explains how authorized users at York University should use and manage the university’s network infrastructure, mandating responsible, ethical, and lawful use of network resources and services.
Misuse can lead to losing access and facing further disciplinary or legal action.
Artificial Intelligence
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The following policies outline how authorized users at York University should develop, implement, and use artificial intelligence technologies, mandating responsible, ethical, and lawful use of AI resources and practices prioritizing privacy, transparency, and fairness.
Misuse can lead to losing access and facing further disciplinary or legal action.