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Bowdoin's Written Information Security Program (WISP) establishes a comprehensive, institution-wide framework to identify and protect against information security risks and to comply with applicable regulations and standards, including the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, PCI-DSS, GLBA, FERPA, HIPAA, and Maine and Massachusetts data-protection laws. It defines the administrative, technical, and physical safeguards the College uses to protect sensitive information.

This policy defines how Bowdoin College email accounts are created, used, retained, and deleted, and it sets expectations for privacy, routine deletion, and records retention. It applies to all employees, students, and email systems operated by the College.

This policy governs acceptable use of all computing equipment and facilities owned or operated by Bowdoin College, including access via the Internet, and describes users’ responsibilities, privacy expectations, and the College’s right to monitor system activity. It applies to all students, faculty, and staff who use College computing facilities.

This policy explains how Bowdoin College collects, uses, and protects information from visitors to bowdoin.edu and other College websites, including personally identifiable information, aggregate data, and the use of cookies. It applies to all websites and pages owned and operated by Bowdoin College.

This policy governs the use of electronic commerce (online business transactions such as conference registration and the purchase of course materials) by Bowdoin entities that generate revenue through fundraising or the sale of goods or services. It requires reasonable steps to protect purchasers’ personal information and privacy, compliance with PCI-DSS standards, and coordination with Information Technology and Finance.

Explains what Apple Intelligence is, the kinds of tasks it can help with, when and how it becomes available on Apple devices, which device models support it, and how Apple handles personal information and privacy. Applies to Bowdoin students, faculty, and staff using an Apple computer, iPad, or iPhone.

Explains how to quickly hide desktop items on a Mac or Windows 11 computer for a meeting or screen share. Covers hiding all items, moving items into a folder, tidying with Stacks, and hiding system or device icons. These options change only what appears on the desktop and do not delete files. Applies to college-owned or personal computers.

How to grant Zoom screen recording permission on a Bowdoin Mac so that screen sharing works in meetings — including how to handle the Privileges app if administrator access is needed.

Step-by-step guidance for safely redacting sensitive or confidential information from Microsoft 365 documents and PDFs before sharing. Covers using Inspect Document tools to remove hidden metadata, true redaction using Adobe Acrobat Pro, and how to verify that redaction is complete.