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Policies, Rules, and Guidelines for I/T at MIT

 

Information technology policies ensure that everyone's use of the Institute's computing and telecommunications resources supports its educational, research, and administrative mission in the best possible way.

MIT Policy

Policy on the Use of Information Technology (13.2)


Selected Institute Policies

MIT Policies

Rules and Regulations of the Faculty


Rules and Standards

Accessibility of Web and Software Applications
Explains what developers need to do to create accessible Web pages or software.

Accounts Rules
Explains the eligibility rules for email and other accounts as well as the procedures for getting mailing lists, and making general Athena requests.

AFS Backup/Retention Rules
Describes the different types of backups AFS performs to recover from hardware failures and other systemic events.

Athena Rules of Use
Describes responsible use of the Athena computing system.

Data Retention Limits and Responsibilities
Defines retention periods for backed up file copies on TSM servers.

Copyright
Describes responsible use of copyrighted materials.

Data Warehouse
Explains how someone can get access to warehouse information.

Infrastructure Requirements for Applications and Systems
Explains MIT's computing infrastructure.

MITnet Rules of Use
Describes responsible use of the MIT campus network (MITnet).

Network Security
Describes how to maintain a secure computing environment.

Residential Networking Rules
Describes how undergraduate and graduate students living in MIT residence halls and living groups should use the network. (More details at FAQ)

Security Standards
Describes information security and business continuity planning at the Institute. (MIT certificate required)

Wireless Networking
Explains the eligibility rules for wireless computing and provides guidelines for deploying private wireless access.

Guidelines

Business Continuity
Describes MIT's recovery planning process.

Events Calendar
Provides tips for viewing and publishing information about campus events.

Usability
Provides a checklist of factors to consider during a usability evaluation of a web site.

Virus Protection
Describes how to protect your machines with MIT-provided virus protection products.

Web Publishing Guidelines
Provides guidelines for creating MIT web pages and sites.


Interpretations

Residential Networking FAQs

Dialup Access to Athena
Interprets Rule 1 of Athena Rules of Use with respect to dialup servers and software packages.


For Policy Writers

Writing Policies, Rules, and Guidelines
Guidelines for writing new policies or revising existing ones.


Related Links

United States Code - Federal Laws

State of Massachusetts - General Laws


Support Resources

Campus Police x3-1212
Deals with imminent dangers to people and MIT property.

Dean for Students
Accepts formal complaints, which may lead to disciplinary charges, about student behavior.

I/T Policy Coordination
Assists IS&T/IS&T teams to write and maintain policies, rules and guidelines for the use of data, computers, networks and other information technologies.

Postmaster
Provides email infrastructure and related services.

Security
Handles hardware and software compromises, break ins, etc.

Stopit
Deals with cases of misuse of MIT's computer systems.

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