Auto-forwarding UTHSC email to a personal account is generally not permitted. While it may feel convenient, forwarding university email outside of the UTHSC environment creates security, privacy, and compliance risks. Personal email systems do not have the same protections, monitoring, or retention controls as UTHSC-managed email. Because of this risk, the UTHSC Email Standard (IT0002-HSC-C-Email) restricts forwarding university email to non-UTHSC accounts. Keeping email within the university system helps protect sensitive information, supports compliance requirements, and allows the university to respond quickly to security incidents. Convenience should never outweigh protecting institutional data.