Content Comparison

Origination of Policies

• Texas Administrative Code §202
  • UT System Information Resources Use and Security Policy (UTS-165)
    • Information Resources Use and Security Policy (IRUSP)
      • Data Classification Standard
      • Data Encryption Guidelines
      • Minimum Security Standards
         

Many of the policies governing the use and handling of sensitive and confidential data originate from TAC 202, a general set of Information Security rules which all state agencies must adhere to. Both because it is a requirement of TAC 202 and because TAC 202 is intentionally very high-level, UT System created UTS-165, which covers the requirements of TAC 202 while providing more stringent and specific guidance to UT System components.  The IRUSP is the application of UTS-165 to The University of Texas' specific environment.  The other three standards and guides listed provide specific, focused information for complying with the corresponding sections of the IRUSP.

The Information Resources Use and Security Policy (IRUSP)

The IRUSP and its related documents work together to implement the requirements of various state and federal laws, industry regulations, and UT System rules and policies. Examples of such that apply to the university are:

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