Change Log: Position of Special Trust

07/17/2008

Change to form:

I acknowledge my role as a Custodian of The University of Texas at Austin Information Resources. I realize that I have been assigned duties that will bring me in contact with information or information resources that are of value to the university and that require confidentiality and protection. I further acknowledge that I am required to uphold university policies and standards to safeguard the information and associated resources that are entrusted to me or with which I have contact. I agree to report violations of policies, standards, procedures, or guidelines that come to my attention to my supervisor and/or the Information Security Office.

I understand and agree that violations of university policies, standards, and procedures pertaining to custodians of the university's Information Resources and confidential information shall be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.

I acknowledge that as a Custodian of University of Texas at Austin Information Resources, as defined by the UT Austin Information Resources Use and Security Policy, I have been assigned duties that will bring me in contact with information or information resources that are of value to the university and that require confidentiality and protection. I further acknowledge that I am required to uphold the university policies and standards to safeguard the information and associated resources that are entrusted to me or with which I have contact. I agree to report violations of policies, standards, procedures, or guidelines that come to my attention to my supervisor and/or the Information Security Office.

I understand and agree that violations of UT policies, standards, and procedures pertaining to custodians of UT Austin Information Resources and confidential information shall be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Change to document:

Replaced sections specific to "Supervisors" and "Employees" and with section on "Applying Position of Special Trust." Added specific examples.

Supervisors

Any position that gives incumbents special privileges or elevated access to systems or data should be considered to require this designation, including most information technology positions. Special or elevated access is generally available to systems administrators for the purpose of administering others’ access to systems. They also often have access to data above that of general users. The Information Security Office can provide additional guidance to supervisors in determining an appropriate designation.

Employees

Employees are expected to familiarize themselves with all policies, rules, and regulations that pertain to their job. Additionally, as a condition of employment, employees who occupy a Position of Special Trust are expected to acknowledge those additional responsibilities.