Data handling
Protect your data:
- make back-ups
- use secure Wi-Fi
- use encryption
Lock before you walk:
- lock it up or lock it down before you leave it
Protect your data with strong passwords:
- use strong passwords
- use a password manager
- use 2 Factor Authentication on critical accounts
Data must be categorised, processed, and stored according to the following registers:
| Category | Data | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| High | Any data that is high confidential. This could be time sensitive data that will later become public (such as research of financial plans). This category includes special categories of personal data, as described by GDPR. |
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| Medium | Any data for the internal running of the University, which is not classed as high. This category includes personal data as described by GDPR. |
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| Low |
Any data publicly available. Any data not classified as high or medium. |
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Monitoring
The University will monitor the use of University devices and services to comply with legal, regulatory and operational requirements.
The University will ensure the integrity and confidentiality of this information.
All monitoring activities will be appropriately authorised and documented.
User policies
All students, staff, and third parties must comply with guidelines on:
- acceptable use in accessing University devices and services
- acceptable personal use of University devices
- physical security of IT equipment
- personal device use for University purposes
Find out more about University Cyber Security standards.