Aaron Cauchi Nurse Informatics

Security & Data Protection

Security Password [discipline] Use good strong passwords, change periodically Not easy to guess Not written down in public areas You are responsible for its use

Security Password Examples Incorrect / weak Passwords Less then 8 characters includes 3 or more consecutive characters from the login name (i.e. cauca008) Directory word

Security Password Examples Correct / Strong Passwords At least 8 characters or more includes Lower case, Upper case, numeric character and or a symbol (be carefull for keyboard setup) does not include your name, common names of people or places, etc

Security Disclose (do not sharing passwords or accounts for any reason, including for work-related reasons) Always log out of systems/applications when not using them Lock computer when not in use Do not leave computer unattended if it is logged in If you suspect others know your password – CHANGE IT IMMIDIATELY

Use Dos Do check the address line before sending a message and check you are sending it to the right person/s. Do treat all with suspicion. What you see in the body can be forged, the sender's address or return address can be forged and the header can also be manipulated to disguise its true origin.

Use Do Nots Do not use to send or forward material that could be seen as confidential, political, obscene, threatening, offensive or libellous. Do not auto forward gov.mt s to any private e- mail accounts. Do not forward chain letters, junk mail, jokes or news flashes. Do not use for monetary gain, political purposes or illegal activities. Do not download and/or distribute copyrighted materials including print, audio, and video. Do not download attachments from unknown sources.

Use Do Nots Do not send offensive, libellous, defamatory, racist, obscene, pornographic, harassing or threatening messages, hate mails, discriminatory remarks and other anti-social behaviour messages. Do not use to spread computer viruses, damage or destroy data, infiltrate systems, damage hardware or software, or in any way degrade or disrupt the network performance. Do not send messages using another person's account. Do not disguise or attempt to disguise your identity when sending out an . Do not use for private business.

Data Protection Data [do not] Store work-related data on pen-drives (memory sticks), CDs, External Hard Disks or on Laptops and taking it off hospital premises

Data Protection Patient Information [do not] Access, change, delete patient information without authorisation Use patient information for any reason that is not work-related Forwarding patient-related information (e.g. Test Results or other Clinical Information) without patient consent to third party Data Protection Act:

Internet Use

Dos Do be careful when using the Internet - remember you're representing the Government of Malta. Do a virus scan check on any downloaded files prior to opening. Do Nots Do not visit sites that contain obscene, hateful, pornographic or otherwise illegal material. Do not use the Internet to conduct any personal business or for commercial or promotional purposes. Do not install or use peer-to-peer (P2P) software. Do not redistribute downloaded material unless the owner has given permission in the copyright/licence terms. Do not use someone else's password to gain access to the Internet.

Correct use of MDH Computers (care of equipment)

Correct use of MDH Computers YOU CANNOT

Correct use of MDH Computers Install pirated software Install hacked software Hacking Install shareware, freeware software Change computer configuration settings Add, remove or move hardware You cannot

Correct use of MDH Computers View or share pornographic / illicit / illegal material Store or share photographic / audio / video material which is not work related on computer or on Server (Home or Project Folder) You cannot

Correct use of MDH Computers Use Government account for non work-related matters Use the Internet for non work-related matters You cannot