Cloud Storage Included with Software

Service Description 

You or your unit may purchase software licenses or subscriptions for your university work that include cloud-based storage. In most cases, this software is installed on your university-owned computer. For example, Adobe Creative Cloud software is available to all faculty, staff, and students and includes access to Adobe's cloud-based storage.

Compliance 

Cloud-based storage that is provided as part of a user license or subscription (that is, storage that is tied to a specific individual or group account) should not be used to maintain or share the university's sensitive data. This restriction applies to Adobe Cloud Storage.

Those who use cloud storage associated with a software license or subscription for university work are responsible for ensuring that sensitive university information is not placed or stored there.

Important Password Tip: If you are asked to select a user ID and password for access to a software license or subscription and any associated cloud storage, do not use your UMICH password. Your UMICH password should be used only with services provided through the University of Michigan.

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