UAB computer and network devices may only be used for work related to the university or for other approved activities. If these resources are used for destructive, disruptive or illegal activities, the right to use these resources may be revoked.

This standard defines password/passphrase requirements for users, servers, and applications at UAB that use BlazerIDs or other authentification identifiers.

Data (electronic) created at UAB must be protected and maintained in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws and university policies.

UAB will comply with copyright law and license agreements entered into with vendors or authors of computer software. No illegally obtained or illegally copied computer software is allowed at UAB. UAB does not condone illegal copying of computer software or the use of illegally copied or obtained computer software.

This policy explains that all contracts and agreements under the university must be reviewed by a designated UAB official. The process of reviewing a contract or agreement is detailed in this document.

This policy covers all World Wide Web pages hosted by UAB servers, and the policy is intended to define web page categories, web publishing governance, and web site requirements and privileges.

This policy governs the use or creation of digital mass communications or digital content in pursuit of official UAB business or in association with the UAB brand.

The UAB IT Security Practices are designed to assist UAB IT or Health Systems Information Services system administrators in securing classified data. This document includes a checklist of items which may be used as guidelines for ensuring data security.

All laptops that are used for UAB business must adhere to the Portable Computing Device Security Standards. This document defines these standards and outlines the procedures for protecting a portable computing device.

UAB's Identity Theft Prevention Policy facilitates the University’s Identity Theft Prevention Program to detect, prevent, and mitigate identity theft in connection with the opening of certain accounts and the maintenance of certain existing accounts.