Overview
Protecting sensitive data and personally identifiable information (PII) is just as important as protecting buildings and devices. Compromised data puts a person's identity at risk. UWF employees have a responsibility to protect the data of all UWF students; this includes prospective, current, and former UWF students.
Examples of personally identifiable information
- Addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers
- Employee race, ethnicity, and gender data
- Driver's license and Social Security numbers (in full or in part)
- Student grades, scores, and schedules
- Date of birth
- City of birth
- Passwords and credentials
- Medical, counseling, and health insurance information
- Biometric data (e.g. fingerprints, voice, or typing rhythm)
Examples of other sensitive data
Some personal information is considered particularly sensitive under the law. |
- Social Security numbers
- Student records
- Tax return information
- Bank account numbers and account balances
- Credit and debit card information
- Login credentials
- Precise geolocation data (latitude and longitude)