Critical Data Management Indiana University HR Summit April 24, 2014

INDIANA UNIVERSITY University Human Resources

Classifications of data IU has four classifications of data that define the access, handling, and the proper disposal of data.  Public  University Internal  Limited Access/Restricted  Critical INDIANA UNIVERSITY University Human Resources

Data Classified as Public Open access (except CANNOT be used for commercial purposes) Examples of HRMS data classified as Public:  Name  Job Title  Salary/Wages  Work address & phone  Dates of first and last employment INDIANA UNIVERSITY University Human Resources

Data Classified as University Internal Accessible by eligible employees in order to conduct university business. Examples of HRMS data classified as University Internal:  University ID (employee ID)  Preferred name  Compensation frequency  IU Job funding account numbers INDIANA UNIVERSITY University Human Resources

Data Classified as Limited Access/Restricted Requires high level of protection and specific authorization. Selective access may be granted. Examples of HRMS data classified as Limited Access/Restricted:  Date of birth/Age  Gender  Ethnicity  Home address/home phone  Benefit enrollment information  Payroll information (taxes, deductions, etc.)

Data Classified as Critical Requires the very highest level of protection. Specific authorization required. HRMS data classified as Critical:  Social Security Number  Direct deposit bank account numbers

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Inappropriate handling of Critical data can result in: Criminal or civil penalties  2 Indiana state laws exist related to unauthorized disclosure of SSN and insecure disposal of personal information Identity theft or personal financial loss Invasion of privacy

Unauthorized disclosure of Critical data If at any time you think you may have had an unauthorized disclosure or exposed any Critical information, please immediately:  Call your Support Center or Network Operations Center  Send details to

Highlights from: “Protecting Red-Hot Data” Flippy book can be found here: training/downloads training/downloads “Staying Safe Online” bookmark: iles/StaySafeOnlineBookmark.pdf

Safeguarding data Don’t be a phishing scam victim. Reputable organizations will never ask for personal data, account numbers, or passwords via . Don’t open files from strangers and ensure that files from friends are legitimate. Use strong passphrases: include combos of lower and uppercase letters, numbers, and symbols.

Safeguarding data NEVER share passwords or passphrases. ALWAYS log off or lock your workstation when you step away, even for a moment. Use VPN as often as possible when using public Wi-fi. Access HRMS employee data only in the conduct of university business.

Safeguarding data Respect the confidentiality and privacy of individuals whose records you may access. Do not access or use any HRMS data for your own personal gain or profit, or the personal gain or profit of others, or to satisfy your personal curiosity. Observe any ethical restrictions that apply to data to which you have access, and abide by applicable laws or policies with respect to access, use, or disclosure of information.

Collecting Critical or Limited Access/Restricted data Do not collect it unless absolutely required for business need Utilize university ID instead of SSN where possible If you received the information from another source, DIRECT THE SOURCE not to provide it to you anymore and DISPOSE of it securely

Storing Critical or Limited Access/Restricted data Electronic: Always store on secure departmental servers  NEVER store this information on your desktop, PDA, USB drive, or any mobile device unless you have written approval from your unit AND the information is encrypted on the device

Storing Critical or Limited Access/Restricted data Paper: Ensure that records are kept in locked file cabinets/storage rooms that are access controlled

Sharing Critical or Limited Access/Restricted data Do not disclose except as specifically required by your job responsibilities Reduce risk by providing the minimal amount of information required to meet the business need. Do not provide this data when someone requests it in person, in writing, or by phone unless you have secured approval due to it being required or allowable by law or policy.

Sharing Critical or Limited Access/Restricted data Paper:  Hand deliver  Use reliable transport or couriers (Purchasing maintains a list)

Sharing Critical or Limited Access/Restricted data Electronic:  Do not send via unless absolutely required for business need  If required, add the word “Confidential” to the subject line so the file will be encrypted if it leaves the IU network (Cisco Registered Envelope Service)  To share files, use Slashtmp:

Retaining Critical or Limited Access/Restricted data Retain only as long as is required for business or compliance needs

Disposing of Critical or Limited Access/Restricted data Paper:  Shred (Purchasing has a list of approved document destruction vendors) Electronic:  Delete files containing “critical” data as soon as business need is fulfilled  If disposing of hard drive, IU policy requires wiping or destroying prior to disposal or transfer outside the university

Proper use and handling of university data is EVERY employee’s responsibility!

Summary Safeguard university data like it’s your own Collect only what is absolutely required Store securely Share only what is required and use a secure method for sharing Retain only as long as needed Dispose using best practice tools and techniques

Remember - don’t be Dave!

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