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Internal Data Processing Memorandum of Understanding

Last updated on December 16, 2022

The UW’s Internal Data Processing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is an MOU between two or more UW units. This MOU should be used when the parties to the MOU are internal to the UW and the:

  • Data processing involves special categories of personal data as defined in the Glossary of Privacy Terms;
  • Data processing is high-risk processing as defined by the Privacy Steering Committee and published on our Privacy Assessments webpage;
  • UW Unit(s) and/or governance group have an interest or need to clarify the purpose of data processing; and/or
  • UW Unit(s) and/or governance group have an interest or need to clarify roles and responsibilities or data protection requirements.

The Internal Data Processing MOU was developed collaboratively with the HR Data Domain Council and reviewed by the Attorney General’s Office, Privacy Steering Committee, and Board of Deans and Chancellors.

Download the Internal Data Processing MOU [docx]