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Do I need an exemption?

Last updated on December 21, 2023

Updated: December 21, 2023

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Are you sure you need an Exemption?

The table below lists some of the commonly requested Exemption Requests and provides guidance on whether an exemption is required. This is not meant to be a comprehensive list and, if your scenario is not represented, please contact us.

Exemption Required

Exemption Not Required

I want to develop an information system without using private sector developers

I want a contractor to connect to our internal SharePoint

Solution:  You simply need to get them a BCeID, contact the 7-7000 Service Desk

I am looking to be exempt from using a 3rd Party Gateway or are looking to create Active Directory Trusts

I want to use a disk erasure tool to erase the hard drive on a file server that is being returned under warranty and replaced.

Solution:  Refer to requirements for device erase tools (Under Review)

I want to use shared or generic accounts

I want to replace equipment that currently has an approved exemption

I want to bypass a device or applications security controls (eg. encryption, logging, etc.)

I want to deploy a public Kiosk

I want to run an application that manages it’s own user IDs and password

I want to evaluate a device/product for a short-term pilot

I wish to use a non-standard device (eg. MAC, Android, etc.)

 I want to use non-expiring password

Solution: Complete the Non-Expiring Password request form

I want to change password timeouts (Under Review)