Behind the Screens: The Hidden Layers of Data Protection
We're taking significant strides to enhance how data is shared, collected, and used at UNCW. Our commitment to data privacy, security, and governance ensures that personal and institutional information remains protected, compliant, and responsibly managed.
Explore how we safeguard data and how you can stay informed!
Data Privacy: Protecting Personal Information
Data privacy is more than a policy—it's a commitment. We follow strict guidelines to ensure that data is handled with care and in compliance with privacy laws. This includes:
- Verifying third-party data-sharing practices
- Publishing transparent privacy notices
- Maintaining a strong privacy policy
- Conducting assessments to identify and reduce privacy risks
Coming Soon: New Privacy Resources!
Coming soon are new privacy resources, including detailed privacy notices, legal compliance information, and tools to help our community navigate the evolving data landscape.
Questions? Email us at privacy@uncw.edu
Data Security: Defending Against Threats
Keeping data secure means safeguarding the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data. At UNCW, we implement:
- Encryption and access controls
- Proactive monitoring for suspicious activity
- Tested response plans for incidents and breaches
Learn More about IT Security today
Questions? Email us at itsecurity@uncw.edu
Complete Your Security Awareness Training Today!
Don't forget to complete your mandatory Security Awareness Training on our Seahawk Secure / KnowBe4 platform. The 30-minute course, "2024 KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training" focuses on our collective responsibility to protect UNCW systems and data.
Data Governance: Managing Data with Integrity
At UNCW, our Data Governance Program is designed to ensure data is used responsibly, securely, and effectively. The Data Governance Committee plays a crucial role in guiding this program, focusing on:
- Facilitating collaboration across divisions to drive initiatives
- Supporting key aspects such as strategy, policy, risk, and data management
- We aim to foster a culture of responsible data use to achieve the university's goals.
Discover more on our Data Governance website
Supporting Your Data Needs
If you have any questions about the data your area uses, we're here to help! Email Zerek Olson, and he'll schedule a meeting with your team.
Stay Informed. Stay Secure. Stay Compliant.
Your role in data protection matters! Knowing our privacy, security, and governance initiatives will help you stay informed and take an active part in keeping data safe at UNCW.
If you have any questions, please CHAT with TAC explore the myTAC portal or visit the Information Techology Services (ITS) site for additional resources.