- Digital Strategy 2025-2027 (PDF)
- IT Principles and Standards, University of Otago (PDF)
- UO Enterprise Architecture Charter (PDF)
- Guidance for Data Storage Locations (PDF)
- Guidance for Classifying Information and Data (PDF)
- Mandatory and Recommended IT Services and Solutions University of Otago v2.1 (PDF) - updated December 2024
Cyber Security
- Cyber Security Framework v1.5 (PDF)
- Cyber Security Standards and Procedures - available to University staff only.
Please contact IT Assurance and Cyber Security (ITACS) if you have any problems with access:
Email cybersecurity@otago.ac.nz
Building Technologies Standards
- BTSS Chapter 1 Introduction to building technologies standards suite (PDF)
- BTSS Chapter 2 Cabling infrastructure pathways (PDF)
- BTSS Chapter 3 IT Infrastructure – Generic cabling systems standard (PDF)
- BTSS Chapter 4 IT Infrastructure – Passive optical LAN standard (PDF)
- BTSS Chapter 5 Electronic safety & security (ESS) systems standard (PDF)
- BTSS Chapter 6 Closed circuit television (CCTV) system standard (PDF)
- BTSS Chapter 7 IT Infrastructure – Audio Visual (PDF)
- BTSS Chapter 8 IT Infrastructure – Labelling standard (PDF)
Digital Services Divisional policies, procedures and guidelines
The following policies, procedures and guidelines apply to Digital Services staff and contractors.
Regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
The University has developed a number of regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines to help staff and students understand what the University's expectations are in terms of appropriate and responsible use of information technology.
Regulations
Policies
- Digital Communications Policy
- Cyber Security Policy
- Acceptable use of ICT Resources Policy
- IT Workstations Policy
- Mobile Device Policy
- Web Policy
Procedures
- Copyright Infringement Notice Procedures
- Remote Access Procedure (including VPN)
- Internet Domain Names Procedure