University-wide IT policies are included here, as well as University policies that include the use of information technology, and IT policies for students and Harvard staff. However, this is not a comprehensive list of all Harvard policies that may involve information technology. Contact your School's IT department for School-specific policies, or the Office of the Provost for a more complete list of University-wide policies. Harvard Human Resources also provides a selection of University policies on Harvie.
IT Policies
IT Policies for All of Harvard
Accessible Technology Procurement and Development
(2019)
Access to Electronic Information
(April 18, 2014)
Canvas Privacy and Acceptable Use
(January 22, 2015)
Copyright (Digital Millennium Copyright Act)
(2013 - Office of the University Chief Information Security Officer)
Digital Accessibility
(April 30, 2019)
Information Security
(2013 - Office of the University Chief Information Security Officer)
IT Related Policies and Guidelines
Responsible Vulnerability Reporting
(2020 - Information Security)
Enterprise Architecture Standards
(Architecture Review Group)
Research Policies
(2013 - Office of the Vice Provost for Research)
Financial Policies
(2013 - Harvard Financial Administration)
Open Access Policies
(2010 - Office for Scholarly Communication)
Managing University Records
(2013 - Harvard University Library)
IT Code of Conduct
(2014 - Harvard CIO Council)
Guidelines for Using Social Media
(2014 - Harvard Human Resources)
Policy for Tablet Device Funding and Connectivity
(FAS and Central Administration)
International Travel Advisory for Portable Computing Devices
This advisory is intended to assist members of the Harvard community who are going to be traveling with portable computing devices.
FAS Faculty IT Policy
Responsibility of Instructors
(FAS Information for Faculty)
Student Policies
College Students
(Harvard College Handbook for Students)
GSAS Students
(GSAS Handbook)
Additional Student Policies
Visit your Harvard School's website for other IT policies.
Staff Policies
Harvard Staff
(2013 - Harvard Staff Personnel Manual)