Classifications
UTD uses three classifications of data to help communicate the value of information and the required protections. As found in the Information Security and Acceptable Use Policy:
- Confidential Data: The subset of University Data that is private or confidential by law or otherwise exempt from public disclosure (i.e. Social Security Numbers, personally identifiable Medical and Medical Payment information, Driver’s License Numbers and other government-issued identification numbers, Education Records subject to the Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA), financial account numbers, and/or other University Data about an individual likely to expose the individual to identity theft).
- Controlled Data: The subset of University Data that is not created for or made available for public consumption but that is subject to release under the Texas Public Information Act or other laws (i.e. network diagrams, UTD emails, and/or UTD-ID number).
- Public Data: The subset of University Data intended for public consumption (i.e. marketing materials, press releases, public websites, published papers, and/or UTD-issued email address).