At the University of Oulu and Oamk, we will adopt The National Data Classification Model (for Finnish Universities) by the end of 2026. In connection with the deployment of the data classification model, we will also introduce the data classification tool in the M365 cloud service for staff. On this instruction page, we have compiled […]

Data classification guides the protective measures used in the handling of information to ensure secure use. Technical implementations support the guidelines, but user’s responsible actions are the key. Together, this framework forms the foundation for secure, lawful, and well‑controlled information processing at Oulu’s higher education institutions. Data Classification and Class‑Related Restrictions This guide explains how […]

File classification is currently available only to ICT Services staff. It will be rolled out to all staff in Oulu higher education institutions during 2026. We follow the national data classification model used by higher education institutions in Finland. The data classification pilot has started within ICT Services. During the pilot, your files may be […]

The user accounts of the university and Oamk cluster in the Active Directory (AD) to the groups which are in accordance with the person’s cost pool. In addition to these built-in groups, other groups can be created and maintained in different systems to many kinds of needs; for team working, for granting user rights, for […]

During 2026, a new, national data classification model will be introduced at the University of Oulu and Oulu University of Applied Sciences. Certain pilot groups are already running the data classification tool in the M365 environment that follows the new data classification model. The data classification tool is already in use for these groups: ICT […]

You can book rooms for which you have reservation rights through the Outlook calendar. This guide briefly goes through the space reservation for all Outlook versions (New Outlook, Classic Outlook and browser version). The contents of this instruction: Room reservation New Outlook Room reservation Classic Outlook Room reservation browser version Room reservation New Outlook Open […]

With the Microsoft Authenticator app, you can log in to the services of the University of Oulu and Oamk with strong authentication without typing a password. Other methods you have previously used are still available to you. Set up passwordless sign-in Use passwordless M365 sign-in If you have not yet started using the Microsoft Authenticator […]

If you are having issues with signing in to, or using any Microsoft 365 Office application, this guide should help you fix the issue. Contents of this guide: Fixing the issue on Windows Office-Reset tool on Mac Outlook data reset on mobile devices Windows Teams/Outlook (new) If your problem is only relevant to Teams or […]

Microsoft 365 Education was also known as Office 365 Education. We use the abbreviations M365 and O365 for it. It is Microsoft’s suite of services that, in addition to email service and OneDrive storage, offers a wide range of tools available to all university students and staff. Link to M365 service: https://o365.oulu.fi/ The contents of […]

Always follow the university’s information processing instructions when saving work files. See also this instruction: Personal file storage locations. When needed, you can encrypt your files, read more: File encryption. The university offers the tools and storage spaces for the handling of the files needed in the work. If you process your own private files or messages, keep them […]