How private are Imail and Umail accounts?

Indiana University has partnered with Microsoft and Google to offer students two options for email and other online communication services, Imail (powered by Microsoft) and Umail (powered by Google), at no cost to IU.

Indiana University does not routinely inspect the contents of email accounts, and neither do Microsoft or Google. At times, however, legitimate reasons may exist for persons other than the account holder to access email content (e.g., to ensure the continued confidentiality, integrity, and availability of email systems and operations, or when responding to valid legal requests). IU, Microsoft, and Google each have privacy policies that seek to balance individual freedom and privacy against the need to serve or protect other core values and operations, or to meet a legal requirement.

In accessing or granting access to your accounts on Imail or Umail, personnel at IU, Microsoft, and Google will comply with all applicable laws and policies. Information outlining situations when a user's stored data may be accessed, who may access it, and what permissions are necessary before that access takes place are available in IU's Privacy of Electronic Information and Information Technology Resources policy.

For details on Microsoft and Google privacy policies, see:

• Microsoft Online Privacy Notice Highlights
• Microsoft Online Privacy Statement
• Google Privacy & Security page

Also see:

• Imail and Umail