Be mindful of the data that you collect and be careful where you save that sensitive information!  Simmons grades data on a 4-point scale based on it’s risk.

Restricted is our the MOST SENSITIVE type of data and consists of:

• Name, Address, Telephone

AND

• Social security number or taxpayer ID
• Financial account, credit or debit card
• Financial/salary data
• Driver’s license number
• Date of birth
• Medical or health information (e.g. HIPAA)

Refer to the Simmons Data Classification Policy on the proper ways to store and transmit sensitive files.  Regularly review who has access to your data and clean-up your authorized apps list.   Avoid the temptation to download and work on sensitive documents on your personal devices.

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