POLICIES

Privacy and Security Clause
Security of information is foremost in the mind of the Security and Emergency Management Office.  The security and privacy issues raised by modern electronic information systems are numerous and the Security and Emergency Management Office continuously works hard to address the concerns posed by this fast-paced technology age to safeguard the information for the entire MIT Community. 

Security Video Policy
The proper use of video cameras and video data is critical to the protection of the MIT community.  The MIT Card Advisory Council, a representative body of the MIT community, has determined that the Director of Security and Police Services is most qualified to promote and implement the policies needed to safeguard MIT against the improper use of this technology.

ID Card Access Information:
The Security and Emergency Management Office works to provide safe work environments to the entire MIT Community.  The use of ID cards aids in preventing unauthorized people from accessing MIT property.  The Security and Emergency Management Office collects data from the Access Card readers throughout MIT.  The data collected details the ID card numbers and locations where the card has been used.  This information is kept confidential and is only available for a brief period of time.  Within this period, ID card information may be used in the following ways:

• Access Resolution:  The Security and Emergency Management Office and the MIT Card Office may need to use card tracking information to troubleshoot problems with ID card equipment and/or specific ID cards.

* Exploratory: At times, it may become necessary to use tracking data during the course of a criminal investigation.  The MIT Police Department is the sole entity that may request and use this information in the context of an ongoing investigation.  In order to access this information, a written request must be signed and presented by the Chief of MIT Police to the MIT Security and Emergency Management Office.