All NAU community members are required to immediately report any known or reasonably suspected fraudulent activities related to Electronic Transactions, Electronic Records, Electronic Signatures to their supervisor or Information Security Services at 928-523-1511.
If you have questions regarding this policy, contact Information Security Services at its-soc@nau.edu.
List of Approved Electronic Transactions
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Information Technology

Electronic Signatures

This policy sets forth Northern Arizona University’s authorization of and requirements for using Electronic Signatures to conduct Electronic Transactions. In accordance with its terms, University Community members or third parties may have the option or be required to conduct University transactions electronically by employing Electronic Signatures. Where their use meets legal, policy, and security requirements, the University encourages, but does not require, the use of Electronic Signatures, Electronic Transactions, and Electronic Records to increase efficiency and save resources. University officials may designate University transactions to be conducted electronically by adding them to the List of Approved Electronic Transactions. Where the University relies on Electronic Signatures, accessible options or other equally effective alternative means for completing the transaction will be provided. Students will have the opportunity to affirmatively consent to conducting their federal financial aid transactions with the University and to receive related notices electronically.

Responsible Executive: Chief Information Officer
Responsible Office: Information Technology Services
Effective Date: June 26, 2020
Last Revised: August 19, 2022
Contact: Director, Information Security Services

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Keywords:

Digital signatures
Electronic signatures
Electronic records
Electronic transactions