01/30/25 - Essential Tips for Data Privacy
SUBJECT: Essential Tips for Data Privacy
DATE: January 30, 2025
SENDER: Information Security and Privacy Office
AUDIENCE: Students, Faculty, and Staff
In honor of Data Privacy Week, we’re excited to announce the launch of our monthly Information Security & Privacy Office newsletter. Each month we’ll send you two practical tips on cybersecurity topics impacting our community. Below, we share important steps you can take to keep your personal information private and secure.
Boost Your Account Security with Advanced MFA Settings
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) keeps your data safe even if your password is compromised, but your MFA settings could leave you vulnerable to identify theft and other cyber threats if you aren’t using the most secure options.
Take Action: Update your DUO and other MFA settings to use push notifications or a security key/PIN code to access your systems and applications. These options offer the most effective security.
Unsure how to set this up? View our Guide.
Know the Trade-offs Between Privacy and Convenience
When you download a new app or open a new account, you’ll often be asked for access to your personal information (location, contacts, and photos). Ask yourself: Is the service, app, or game worth the amount or type of personal data they want in return? Is the data requested even relevant for the app or service?
Take Action: Review your personal settings on commonly used apps to reduce the amount of information you share with these businesses.
Use our list of commonly used apps to manage your privacy and security settings.
Don't Get Hooked! Review the Latest Phishing Scams
Our Phish Bowl is a collection of the most recent scam messages sent to members of our community. Review a few of the recent scams below and be sure to report any suspicious emails to IT Central.
Latest Phishing Scams:
- The Application for Virtual Assistant Internships is Currently Open
- REMOTE OPPORTUNITY
- REMOTE JOB OPPORTUNITY
- Interview approved
For additional information, visit our Data Privacy page or email ispo@newschool.edu.