Data Storage Policy

This Data Storage Policy and procedure establishes the requirements for storing Feinberg research, administrative and educational data. These requirements include approved data storage platforms based on the sensitivity of the data, the ability to execute reliable data backup and recovery procedures and manageability and configurability of data access control.

Feinberg research and administrative data must be stored consistent with the Data Storage Options defined in this policy and procedure. These data storage options include those provided by and approved by the university or medical school only for the purposes indicated.

Questions about Feinberg IT Security policies or resources can be addressed to FSMIT-Policy@northwestern.edu.