tech policy in academia

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Discussions tagged with tech policy in academia focus on how higher education institutions navigate the intersection of technology deployment, privacy regulations, and compliance obligations. A recurring theme is the management of Microsoft 365 add-ins and apps within universities, where IT teams must balance user productivity demands with rigorous data protection and institutional integrity. The University of Victoria's approach serves as a case study, highlighting the complexities of feature requests, security reviews, and policy enforcement in an academic setting. These conversations are relevant for IT administrators, compliance officers, and academic leaders involved in shaping technology governance on campus.
  1. UVic’s Safe and Compliant Approach to Managing Microsoft 365 Add-ins in Higher Education

    In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, universities must balance the demand for modern productivity tools with rigorous privacy and compliance obligations. Nowhere is this more apparent than in educational institutions’ deployment and management of Microsoft 365—a platform that has...