Technology Review

Schools and divisions are generally required to have new technology projects or services or those undergoing significant changes or upgrades reviewed by Tufts Technology Services (TTS).

Areas of Review

Reviews include a thorough analysis of the following items:

• Security and Privacy
• Accessibility
• Solution architecture and system and data integrations

When to Request Review

You should request a technology review for the following scenarios:

• Considering a project to address a business need that requires software and/or a cloud service. This includes purchasing or obtaining free software or services.
• Engaging consulting or hosting services for websites or mobile applications
• Purchasing (or obtaining for free) a solution that requires integration with other Tufts’ systems or will require Tufts’ data to be pre-loaded and/or routinely updated
• Purchasing (or obtaining for free) software or systems that may contain sensitive information, including student data, sensitive personal information (SPI), regulated data, or other sensitive institutional data
• Accepting donated software, technologies, and/or services that will be used in operational or instructional purposes

TTS also will perform security and privacy reviews for tools that will be distributed broadly and to be integrated into applications such as: Canvas integrations, Zoom apps, TEAMs apps, browser plugins, etc.

Getting Started

• Download and complete the Technology Project Summary form
• Download and send these forms for completion to the vendor(s) involved
  • Security-Privacy Review of Vendors form
  • Accessibility Report on Compliance (AROC) form
• Send all completed forms with the supporting documentation to: ois-securityreviews@tufts.edu and to accessibility-support@elist.tufts.edu

Other Requirements

• All solutions must use TTS SSO for user authentication. Any concerns can be discussed during the review process.
• Follow standard purchasing and contract processes with Procurement.  

More Information

• For more information about this review process and about requesting TTS integration/data support, contracts, and accepting credit card payments, review the TTS Review Guide for Technology Reviews for instructions and submit the request to the relevant contacts listed in the document.
• For general IT support, contact Tufts Technology Services at 617-627-3376 or it@tufts.edu