Data Security & Purchasing/Contracts

On Thursday, February 2026 at 9am, the Procurement team and the Office of Information Security (OIS) will present “Mini Tune-Up: Data Security + Purchasing/Contracts.”

This session offers a broad overview of data security requirements when making purchases on behalf of the university. Procurement and OIS will share why certain software, licenses, and IT-related services must be covered by a contract that with the UC Data Security Appendix, and how to correctly complete the OIS Data Worksheet.

Register for the Session Here: https://ucsb.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NGifnexHR2qz7uemEReKXg
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• Submit Questions for in advance for ELR and Procurement here: **link coming soon**

Your questions are welcome!

You can submit questions for the ELR and Procurement team before the meeting using the question form above. The presenters will prioritize questions submitted in advance and will also answer questions raised during the discussion if time allows.

Please Submit Questions Here: MTU Questions Form

What are Mini Tune-Ups from Business & Financial Services?
Mini Tune-Ups are coaching sessions led by BFS subject matter experts, and are designed to provide extra training, updates, and answers about specific processes. Get all the details at http://www.bfs.ucsb.edu/coaching