A great amount of sensitive data resides on UAMS computer systems, including patient, physician, education, research, and employee information. Authorized access to this information is a privilege granted to assist in performance of work functions.
Users are responsible for the security of all data for which they are authorized to access.
Individual workstation users on the network are responsible for backups and data security for local storage space. The personal computers and software belong to UAMS and should be used in accordance with UAMS policy. Each campus department shall determine individual computer use. Illegal copying or distribution of software is strictly prohibited. All UAMS personal computers must have approved virus protection software installed and operational.