Protecting personal data

Protecting personal data

1. Who has access to your data?

   • Your school
   • Your medical provider
   • Your email provider
   • Government

2. People can store information if something has been sent to you, so long as it is only on your device. Do not share it without permission.

3. Passwords

   • Your password can get you access to parts of a computer system
   • Passwords and encryption can protect data on USB drives, backup hard drives and memory cards in phones and cameras
   • They tell the network what you can access
   • Doing any of these things will put your password at risk:
     • Write it down
     • Tell anyone
     • Use something easy to guess
     • Using the same password for all of your accounts
   • It is recommended to use 3 random words or a mixture of numbers or letters

4. Other security methods

   • Biometrics
   • Physical security
   • Anti-virus updates
   • Encryption