Policy Details
Responsible department
President's Office

These guidelines support the responsible, secure, and effective use of generative AI tools in non-academic functions at Nipissing University. They reflect Canadian higher education and public sector best practices, focusing on productivity, efficiency, and risk mitigation while ensuring data privacy, ethics, and oversight.
Given the dynamic nature of AI, this is a living document and will be updated as needed.
In this policy, you will find:
• Purpose
• Sector Benchmarking
• Scope
• Definitions
• Guiding Principles
• Acceptable and Prohibited Uses
• Responsible Generative AI Use – Quick Reference
• AI Tools
• Technical Requirements
• User and Departmental Responsibility
• Data Classifications
• Data Handling and Security
• Required Approvals
• Procurement