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Information Security and Privacy :: Transporting, Storing, and Displaying
 
 

I. Confidential Information transported over a network must always be encrypted. Secure web browsers running SSL or TLS or using a VPN meet this requirement.

II. Confidential Information stored on an individual's personal computer at Harvard should be encrypted. Confidential Information stored on a laptop computer, or any personal computer not located at Harvard must be encrypted.

III. No Confidential Information may be displayed in any public way. (For example, in posted lists or mailing labels containing HUIDs, SSNs or any other Confidential Information.)

IV. No application may contain a search function that could be used to access or display any Confidential Information about anyone other than the individual user unless the function is restricted to faculty or staff or to specifically authorized other individuals. Access to specific types of Confidential Information (including SSNs) must be restricted to those individuals that require the information for a business reason.



 
 
 
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