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Use of Escrowed Encryption Keys
University IT Policy 5.3

Summary of Policy

Cornell University expects stewards, custodians, and users of institutional administrative data who deploy software or algorithmic programs for encryption to establish procedures ensuring that the university has access to all such records and data.

Reason for Policy

In furtherance of its missions and to comply with federal, state, and local regulation and law, the university must maintain access to all institutional administrative data transmitted or stored on computers owned by the university or used for university business.

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