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Requests to Access Computer Files, Email or Re-assign Account Ownership

In some circumstances, it may be necessary for SLAC management and/or supervisors to gain access to a person's computer files and/or email. Such access may be granted only with authorization from SLAC Employee Relations. Employee Relations will work with SLAC Computer Security to determine the appropriate scope, duration and method of access. This policy applies to all persons having a SLAC computer account.  (This policy is in the process of being reviewed by the SLAC Policy Steering Committee.)

If the access requested is to an account of a person no longer working for SLAC and the requestor is the Supervisor or Manager then simply making the request to security@slac.stanford.edu is normally sufficient. Each request is reviewed individually.

The table below should make it easier to know which group should be contacted, and by whom.

Type of Request	If Account Owner is "Gone"	If Account Owner is "Active"
Transfer of Account Ownership	Supervisor/Manager sends email request to Security	Supervisor/Manager contacts HR and HR will notify Security as to what access is granted and for how long
Access to Files
Access to Email