Protected Data Guideline for AWS

Amazon Web Services - Sensitive Data Guidance

AWS has a core set ofÌý, but it is up to each user to implement appropriate security controls and to comply with applicable University policies, notablyÌýpolicies relatingÌýto the protection of University dataÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýLevel 1 data policies.Ìý

Third-party content that is available through AWS are generally governed by separate contract terms and conditions, including separate fees and charges. AWS may not have tested or screened third-party content.

Data Type Data Use Comments
Credit CardÌý(PCI-DSS) Not permitted. Not acceptable for PCI-DSS data.
Export Control Consult Consult withÌýInformation Security.
Electronic Protected Health InformationÌý(ePHI) subject to HIPAA Consult HIPAA Business Associate Agreement has been signed. Consult withÌýInformation Security.
Human Subject Research Consult Consult withÌýInformation Security.
Intellectual Property Consult Consult withÌýInformation Security.
IT Security Information Permitted When appropriately configured.
Other Sensitive Institutional InformationÌý
(e.g. Fundraising, Attorney/Client Privileges)
Consult Consult withÌýInformation Security.
Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Consult When appropriately configured; consult withÌýInformation Security.Ìý
Public Information Permitted Ìý
Research DataÌý
(Animal General, Non-Humanoid Subject Research)
Permitted Consult withÌýInformation SecurityÌýand office of research.Ìý
Student Education Records
(FERPA)
Permitted Excluding student health records. Consult withÌýInformation Security.
Sensitive Data Guidance