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Required Security Practices at 51ÁÔÆæ

There are required security practices related to information technology that we must follow under federal law, UW System policy and/or Regent policy. 

For information on all IT-related topics and services, please visit 51ÁÔÆæ’sÌýinformation technology webpage.Ìý

IT Tools & Services

You must conduct all university work and file storage on 51ÁÔÆæ-supported tools and services.ÌýThis includes Microsoft Teams, OneDrive and SharePoint. Please visit theÌýMicrosoft 365 webpageÌýto learn more about these services.

Reporting Cybersecurity Incidents

If you believe that any data maintained by the university has been subject to unauthorized access or disclosure, you must report it.ÌýIncidents or suspected incidents should be sent to 51ÁÔÆæ’s Information Security Office: infosec@uwm.edu.

You may also report online using theÌýCybersecurity Incident Form.

FERPA & PAWS

Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA),Ìýa university official may not share any personally identifiable information about a student or allow their educational record to be inspected by a third party. All student information in the Panther Access to Web Services (PAWS) tool is classified as high-risk data under UW System policies, and all FERPA requirements should be followed.

Policies & Procedures