Sensitive Information
Protecting Sensitive Data
Protect sensitive data
Keeping sensitive data safe from inappropriate access and disclosure is of the utmost importance. Virginia Tech has many policies, procedures, and standards in place to protect sensitive data. It is the responsibility of everyone handling sensitive data from Virginia Tech to be familiar with these policies, procedures, and standards. It is important to find out what sensitive data you are handling and what steps are needed to protect it.
Policies
Policy on Social Security Numbers
Policy for Protecting University Information in Digital Form
Procedures
Social Security Number Procedures-VT
Standards
Standard for Protecting Sensitive University Information Used in Digital Form
Standard for Storing and Transmitting Personally Identifying Information
Security Standards for Social Security Numbers
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TrueCrypt - open source encryption software GnuPG - command line encryption software
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Find_SSN and Find_CCN - tool for finding sensitive data |
Surplusing IT Equipment - Details and instructions on removal of data on IT Equipment Secure Delete Tools - Links to tools to securely and safely remove information from your devices. |