Requirements for various types of commonly used data are associated with their classification level. The higher the level, the more stringent are the required protections.
By Type of Data
General
- HUID (Level 3)
- Social Security numbers (Level 4)
- Building layouts and maps (Level 2)
- Medical record information (Level 4)
Research Data
- Human subject research data (Level 4)
- Individually identifiable genetic information (Level 4)
- Individually identifiable health or medical information (Level 4)
Financial Data
Credit card numbers (Level 4)
Student Data
- Student financial aid information (Level 4)
- Student non-directory information (Level 3)
Human Resources Data
- Harvard personnel information (Level 3)
- Forms containing SSN such as I9 (Level 4)
Alumni and Donor Data
- Alumni or donor information (Level 3)
- Alumni or donor information with special requirements (Level 4)