MP-2 Media Access
Description
Information system media includes both digital and non-digital media. Digital media includes, for example, diskettes, magnetic tapes, external/removable hard disk drives, flash drives, compact disks, and digital video disks. Non-digital media includes, for example, paper and microfilm.
Restricting nondigital media access includes, for example, denying access to patient medical records in a community hospital unless the individuals seeking access to such records are authorized healthcare providers.
Restricting access to digital media includes, for example, limiting access to design specifications stored on compact disks in the media library to the project leader and the individuals on the development team.
Applicability
This Control applies to all removable computer media managed by the university.
The owner of an information resource, or designee, is responsible for ensuring that the measures described in this Control are implemented.
Implementation
TAMU-CC restricts access to confidential and controlled media to those job roles that justify the need to perform required job functions using physical access controls and safeguards.
Revision History
Last Updated: February 21, 2025
Previous Versions:
- June 29, 2023
- May 31, 2022
- March 25, 2021
- September 16, 2019