America's leading research universities guard our nation's security by protecting knowledge, trade secrets, and classified information from foreign interference. In fact, AAU members have a vested interest in making sure this is the case. AAU works closely with its members and the government to ensure that appropriate security measures are in place at all times. Our members also work hard to strike a balance between two key priorities. One, that research must remain open to succeed. The integrity of our nation's research depends on it. On the other hand, some sensitive data must also be protected. AAU and APLU have jointly written a guide to help our members deal with this issue. The guide provides principles and values that steer our actions and helps universities limit risks.
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As lawmakers consider measures related to securing federally funded research data and intellectual property, it is important to understand the current state of play for research security in the country to avoid new requirements that are duplicative, unnecessary, or counterproductive
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AAU Statement on the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Hearing "Examining Federal Science Agency Actions to Secure the U.S. Science and Technology Enterprise."
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AAU and COGR comment to Mr. Dustin Pitsch, Defense Acquisition Regulations System, on DFARS Case 2013-D018, October 30, 2015.
Letters | Export Controls | Biological & Chemical Security | Science & Security | Research Administration & Regulation | Department of Defense
AAU and COGR, comment on the DFARS Case 2013-D-018, 2015.
Comments from AAU, APLU, COGR on the Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security Revisions to Definitions in the Export Administration Regulations (RIN 0694-AG32), August 3, 2015.
Enclosed please find comments from the Association of American Universities, the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, and the Council on Governmental Relations on the Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security Revisions to Definitions in the Export Administration Regulations (RIN 0694-AG32). Our staff is available to provide more information or discuss these matters further should you have any questions regarding our comments.
Security Classification | Export Controls | Biological & Chemical Security | Memo | Science & Security
Comments from AAU, APLU, and the Council on Governmental Relations on the ITAR Amendment – Revisions to Definitions; Data Transmission and Storage (RIN 1400-AD70), August 3, 2015.
Comments | Security Classification | Export Controls | Biological & Chemical Security | Science & Security
