Deletion of Inactive University Technology Accounts

Standard:
Non-employee university accounts that show no login activity for 120 consecutive days are considered abandoned and will be permanently deleted. All associated data (Gmail, Google Drive, etc.) will be removed.

Why We Delete Inactive Accounts:

Security: Abandoned accounts are significant security risks. They are prime targets for unauthorized access attempts (hacking, phishing). A compromised inactive account can be used to attack other university systems, send malicious emails, or access sensitive information, posing a threat to the entire university community.
Resource Management: Every account consumes valuable university resources, including storage space and software licenses. Deleting inactive accounts frees up these resources, allowing Information Technology Services to allocate them more effectively to active users and university operations.
Data Privacy and Compliance: Maintaining accounts and data for individuals no longer actively affiliated with the university increases our data footprint and potential liability.

What Constitutes Inactivity?

Inactivity is defined as not logging into any core university technology that requires your primary university credentials (e.g., university Gmail, Google Drive, etc.) for 120 consecutive days.

Questions?
If you have questions about this standard or believe your account may be nearing the inactivity threshold, please contact the Help Desk.