Yes, NUS Cloud Policy applies to all cloud solutions handling University data, regardless of whether it is existing or new.  If you are already using the cloud solution and have not done the assessment, you should submit a retrospective cloud assessment immediately to avoid non-compliance of the NUS Cloud Policy.

Yes, the conditions are as followed:

a. Confirm with NUS IT that there is no existing or upcoming application / cloud service having the same or similar functionalities.

b. University data have been classified by Data Steward, please refer to your department’s Data Manager Lead.

c. Obtain support from the relevant Data Steward of other University units for their data to be hosted in cloud.

In accordance with the NUS Data Management Policy, it is the respponsibility of the Data Steward (HoD) of a department. Data Managers may be appointed by Data Stewards to assist them with operational matters pertaining to data. For details on roles of Data Steward and Data Manager, you may refer to the Data Management Policy (DMP) in the NUS Policies and Guidelines.

No. NUS Cloud Policy is an NUS Restricted document. It should not be shared with any external parties without approval from the policy’s owner.

The only document that may need to be completed by a cloud solution provider is NUS Cloud Service Provider Declaration Form.  All other document templates should not be shared with any eternal parties without approval from their respective owner.

No, as long as University Data is involved, it will be subjected to the NUS Cloud Policy.

Yes, please refer to NUS Cloud Policy for the re-assessment requirements.

Yes. Please take note that the review duration of a cloud assessment can be up to 2 months.

Yes, as long as University Data is involved, it will be subjected to the NUS Cloud Policy.

Yes, as long as University Data is involved, it will be subjected to the NUS Cloud Policy.

Yes, as long as University Data is involved, it will be subjected to the NUS Cloud Policy.