1. All Villanova University policies concerning software and hardware policies are in effect while using the PDA/mobile device and the software provided as part of the project.
2. Only Villanova University approved devices may be used to access the Villanova System.
3. PDA/Mobile devices must be password protected.
4. Confidential data concerning the university or patient information should not be stored on portable computing devices. If there is no other alternative to local storage all sensitive data must be encrypted using university approved encryption techniques. Currently patient data will not be stored on the PDA/mobile device.
5. Non public information concerning the university or patient information must not be transmitted via wireless to or from a portable computing device unless wireless transmission protocols along with approved encryption techniques are utilized.
6. Unattended portable computing devices must be physically secure. When not in use they should be locked in an office, desk, and cabinet or attached via a cable lock system.
7. Disable infared ports except during use.
8. Infared transmissions are discouraged and should never occur in public locations. Transmission of non public information either patient or university data should not be transmitted in this modality unless encryption tools are in use.

Villanova University Policies Governing the use of the PDA/mobile device

Ethical Conduct
http://www.villanova.edu/unit/policies/ethicalconduct.htm

Wireless Policy
http://www.villanova.edu/unit/policies/wireless.htm

Access Policy
http://www.unit.villanova.edu/policies/access.html

Copyright Policy and License Agreements
http://www.villanova.edu/unit/policies/copyright/