Safe Computing
Safe Computing
How to keep university data safe and your device secure
Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
How to Keep University Data Safe
If you have PII data on any of your institutional devices, please remove it promptly.
The University requires that the following pieces of PII may not be collected, stored or used except in situations where there is legitimate business need and no reasonable alternative:
- Social Security Number,
- Date of birth,
- Place of birth,
- Mother's maiden name,
- Credit card numbers,
- Bank account numbers,
- Income tax records, and
- Drivers license numbers.
Managers must ensure that their employees understand the need to safeguard this information, and that adequate procedures are in place to minimize this risk. Access to such information may only be granted to authorized individuals on a need to know basis.
University of the Pacific Information Security Policy Web Site
Vulnerabilities
How to Secure your Device
- Install Operating Systems Updates
- Install Application Updates
- Do not use your PacificNet password on external web sites
- Install Anti-malware Software
- Do not open attachments unless you know they are safe
- Be on the look out for phishing email
- Watch out for online and phone support calls scams
- Ignore Web pop-ups offering computer support