Acceptable Use

The purpose of this document is to establish and promote the ethical, legal, and secure use of computing and electronic communications for all members of Duke University and its affiliated entities.

Duke Acceptable Use Policy

Production on Campus

Guidelines and permissions required for filming and production on campus for both Duke University and Duke Health System.

Production on Campus

Media Policies

These policies are in place to support Duke’s primary mission of research, education, and healthcare. Our goal is for students, faculty and other members of the Duke community to carry out their activities with a reasonable expectation of privacy and normality while remaining free to speak openly with the media if they choose to do so.

Duke’s Media Policies

Data Security

Duke University and Duke University Health System (Duke) are dedicated to excellence in education, research, and patient care. Data is a vital component of Duke’s operations and it is important to ensure that authorized individuals can access data appropriately.

Data Security Policy

Service-level Agreement Guidelines

All contracted sites must maintain a minimum service‑level agreement of 10 hours per year for updates and security. Site owners must budget for maintenance or risk removal if breaches occur, and OIT/DHTS are not responsible for sites they didn’t build.

Social Media Guidelines for Communicators

The purpose of these guidelines is to help Duke communicators understand how Duke policies apply to using social media in their work.

Social Media Guidelines

Vendor Policies

Vendors must work through Procurement and Supply Chain Management in order to establish a business relationship with Duke University and Duke University Health System. Marketing and Communications vendors are vetted through the Duke Communications, Marketing, and Public Affairs.

Working with Vendors

Logos and Trademark Policy

This page explains Duke’s policy on logos and trademarks, requiring prior approval for any use and outlining penalties for unauthorized use. Visit the Office of Trademark Licensing for more.

Trademark Policy