Privacy and data protection at work 鈥� top tips
The use of academic technology and remote working is an everyday reality for staff and students across the University. Here are some tips from the Legal and Compliance teamLink opens in a new window to make sure your data stays safe鈥�
Information security
It鈥檚 important to remember to treat information security at home in the same way that you would in the office. All confidential waste should be securely shredded, and laptops should be locked when not in use. It is important to be alert to your surroundings and whether anybody might be looking at your laptop over your shoulder.
Cautious conversation
Similarly, we should treat meetings and conversations over Teams in the same way that we would treat in-person meetings and conversations. In particular, it is important to be aware of when microphones and webcams are live, and to be conscious of who is attending a meeting or listening to a conversation. Likewise, caution should be exercised when using lecture capture technology.
Worried about a data breach?
Please remember to report all suspected personal data breaches promptly using our online form. We take a non-judgmental approach to investigating reports. It is important to make reports to us promptly so that we can make sure that remedial action is taken as necessary and that the University complies with its reporting requirements to the Information Commissioner鈥檚 Office.
Phishing attacks: staying alert
The University is particularly at risk of phishing attacks. A phishing email is when a criminal sends an email pretending to be a trusted person (e.g. the University) to trick you into downloading a virus onto your device or disclosing your personal data. Advice on how to spot phishing attacks is published on our website.
If you鈥檙e interested in how the University processes your personal data, you can find out more about our activities by reviewing our privacy notices available on our website.