Sunday, January 28 is Data Privacy Day, and Towson University joins the National Cyber Security Alliance in this global effort by becoming a 2018 Data Privacy Day Champion. This international effort was created to bring awareness of the importance of privacy and protecting personal information. While privacy is a year-round priority at TU, the Office of Information Security uses Data Privacy Day 2018 to highlight the theme “respecting privacy, safeguarding data and enabling trust.”
Join the Data Privacy Day effort
- Follow the Office of Information Security on Twitter @TowsonInfoSec for tips and cybersecurity updates.
- Check out the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s THINK.CONNECT. website.
- Explore the resources below for protecting personal information at work and at home.
- Watch the National Cyber Security Alliance’s Data Privacy Day event today, streamed live from LinkedIn, which promises engaging panel discussions, TED-style talks and interviews focusing on the latest privacy issues.
Protect your Privacy
At home:
- Evaluate accounts and device privacy settings. Configure settings on personal accounts to your liking, which makes it more difficult for intruders to steal your personal and financial information, plus it is a best practice while using the internet.
- Personal information is like money – you should value & protect it. Consider how your personal info is collected through apps and websites.
- Share with care. Think about what you post online: What does it reveal about you or others? Who might see it? How could it be perceived in the future?
- Protect your passwords. Don’t share them with anyone!
At TU:
- Watch the OTS Training video about handling confidential data at TU.
- Check out the new Data Privacy webpage (towson.edu/dataprivacy) for more resources and to learn about types of data, how it is classified and handled at TU.
- Visit the Password Guidelines webpage to learn how to create strong passwords for your NetID.
- Need to reset an expired TU account password? Watch OTS Training’s Computer Therapy video to learn how.
- Beware of phishing emails asking for your passwords. Remember, no one at TU will ever ask you for your password.
- If you believe your account has been compromised or you need technical assistance, submit a TechHelp service request or contact OTS at 410-704-5151.
