Exceptions are deviations from published policies, standards and procedures. They may be necessary for urgent business needs, resource gaps or academic pursuits. All exceptions carry inherent risk that should be monitored by the university. Exceptions should be minimized as they increase the university’s risk exposure in areas including but not limited to:
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Information security and infrastructure
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Data exposure
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Non-compliance with statutory/regulatory requirements
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Deviations from industry best practices
Users may request an exception using the form below. If an exception is granted, the risk will be added to the ITS risk register and presented to the Information Security Officer (ISO), Information Resource Manager (IRM), Chief Information Officer (CIO) and/or Chancellor. For more information on TWU’s exception policy, please see URP 04.797 Information Technology Policy Exceptions.
In accordance with the Office of Human Resources’ alternative work policy, URP 05.620 Alternative Work Arrangements for Staff Employees, employees shall utilize University-provided computers. IT Solutions maintains and supports University-owned computing devices, addressing lifecycle upgrades and application of security patches.
Click Request Telecommuting Computer Exception in order to start a request for approval for utilizing personally-owned computers for telecommuting.