Using Personally-Owned Computers

The University licenses a lot of common software that can be installed on a personally-owned computer. The main ones include Microsoft Office 365, Adobe Creative Cloud (including Adobe Acrobat), and Box Drive.

There are some scenarios where you should not be using a personally owned device to continue working from home. In some of those cases, you can use Remote Desktop. If you have questions, please contact the OIST Help Desk. This table of details will help you.

Data TypeCan use VPN or Remote Desktop?Notes
High Risk data:
  • Personal Health Information (HIPAA)

  • Credit Card Information (PCI-DSS)

  • Banking Information (GLBA)

  • Export Control (EAR/ITAR)

  • Social Security Number (PIPA)

  • Government Classified aka Top Secret, etc.

NoThese items have special consideration for using a personally-owned device. Please contact the OIST Help Desk to discuss before using a personally-owned device in any way.
Other High Risk data:
  • Drivers License Number (PIPA)

  • Student Health Information (PIPA)
Remote Desktop only
Sensitive data:
  • Student Records (FERPA)

  • Employee personal information such as home address, email address, telephone

  • Information covered by a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
Remote Desktop or VPN