I, _________________________________________________________ , as an employee of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University agree to adhere to the established policies and procedures related to information security and confidentiality. I understand my responsibility of trust and agree to perform my job utilizing the security procedures of the university and Comptroller as stated below:

1. All information processed through the Comptroller is considered sensitive and/or confidential. This information is governed by university policy. The responsibility for determining the release or discussion of data is assigned to specific individuals in each office. Access to information is based on a legitimate "need to know" and directly related to my assigned duties within the university.
2. University computers will be used for authorized purposes only. I understand that I am responsible for the security of whatever data I retrieve.
3. I will report to my supervisor any security violation as soon as I become aware of it.
4. I will provide all necessary safeguards to all confidential information or software in my possession. I will not copy licensed software or use it except in accordance with established procedures or agreements, nor will I assist others to do so. When in doubt, I will confer with my supervisor.
5. Where I have responsibilities for the reproduction, destruction, or modification of information, I will be sure to research and follow all established procedures governing these responsibilities before taking any action. When in doubt, I will confer with my supervisor.
6. I understand that if granted access I am to restrict my retrieval and other computing activities only to information I have been specifically permitted to access as related to my assigned duties and using only functions and utilities which I have been authorized and trained to use. This includes use of ALL application software and screens.
7. I understand that any sign-on or password instructions issued are for my exclusive use and are not to be shared with or delegated to others and that I am responsible for their security.
8. I understand that information disclosed or acquired by reason of my employment at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University may be confidential, and I agree not to disclose any confidential information, data, or access, or security codes at any time during or after employment.

Failure to abide by this agreement will result in my access being discontinued and the possibility of termination of employment at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and may subject me to further legal recourse.

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