Privacy of Information What is Privacy of Information

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Privacy of Information

Privacy of Information

What is Privacy of Information? �Personal information that is given by a constituent to

What is Privacy of Information? �Personal information that is given by a constituent to an organization for many types of business, and health transactions for different purposes. �Exp: Age, sex, gender, income, marital status, felony convictions, etc.

The Importance of Privacy �Stolen information can potentially hurt the owner of that particular

The Importance of Privacy �Stolen information can potentially hurt the owner of that particular information. �Information is distributed amongst more than the institution of higher learning a student may apply to. �Information is also given to the government and employing facilities looking to hire.

Importance of Privacy Cont’d �The most important of piece of information that is widely

Importance of Privacy Cont’d �The most important of piece of information that is widely distributed is a Social Security Number �This number is the sole identity of any individual within the United States �If this number is to be misplaced by anyone their identity could be stolen and they could potentially be harmed in the process

How Can Private Information be Compromised? �By loosing or having you credentials stolen �Giving

How Can Private Information be Compromised? �By loosing or having you credentials stolen �Giving out personal information to those attempting to steal your identity �Purchasing products online on websites that don’t have security features on their site. �Lost or stolen portable electronic devices �Posting personal information on your social network sites.

Facts About College Students and Private Information � 34% of identity theft victims are

Facts About College Students and Private Information � 34% of identity theft victims are college students � 48% students have their grades posted by their social security number �Identity thieves target college students because they usually have more than one credit card and clean records �Approx. 8 million students, faculty and staff have had their information stolen as a result of negligence on behalf of a university

Safeguarding Students Private Information �Never post personal information on social network sites �Install security

Safeguarding Students Private Information �Never post personal information on social network sites �Install security software on your computer and use strong passwords �Keep all pin numbers and passwords confidential �Don’t carry your social security with you �Sign your credit cards immediately �Destroy/shred old documents and credit cards

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�http: //epic. org/ �http: //business. ftc. gov/privacy-and- security �http: //www. hhs. gov/ocr/privacy/ �http: //privacy. org/ �http: //www. privacy-information. org/ �http: //www. identitytheft. com/article/id_th eft_college_students �http: //sayencrowolf. net/2010/07/personal -information-of-100 -million-facebook-users -compromised/

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