Data, Security, & Compliance

Research data is one of your most valuable assets. UITS can provide guidance and assistance on a range of storage, data sharing, and data protection solutions designed to meet the diverse needs of research projects.

Data security requirements vary based on the sensitivity and classification of your research data. UITS can help you:

  • Evaluate data protection requirements
  • Identify approved storage solutions
  • Meet sponsor and regulatory obligations
  • Support data governance and retention requirements

Projects involving regulated, restricted, or controlled data may require specialized solutions and additional security controls. Contact a Business Relationship Manager to discuss your specific requirements.

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Upcoming Cloud-Based Data Protection Services

UITS is expanding its capabilities with new cloud-based storage and backup solutions leveraging Microsoft Azure. These new services provide a flexible approach to managing research data throughout its lifecycle while ensuring data remains secure, recoverable, and compliant.

  • Designed for highly accessible, shared storage with rapid retrieval needs. Ideal for storing and managing active datasets.

  • Optimized with cold and archive storage tiers for cost-effective, long-term data retention and regulatory compliance.
  • Researchers will be able to access and manage data securely through standardized enterprise tools such as Azure Storage Explorer.