Privacy Tips

​​​WV Executive Branch Privacy Tip

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Protect Your Personal Information

Some privacy practices seem difficult to manage. Wouldn't it be more fitting for a Privacy Officer (PO) to handle privacy issues?

Everyone has privacy responsibilities. It is in your best interest to protect your personal information. Here are a few steps that you can take:

 

• Secure your accounts: Ask for protection beyond passwords. Many account providers now offer additional ways for you verify who you are before you conduct business on that site.
  
   
•  Make passwords long and strong: Combine capital and lowercase letters with numbers and symbols to create a more secure password.

 

• Unique account, unique password: Separate passwords for every account helps to thwart cybercriminals.

 

•  Write it down, keep it safe: Everyone can forget a password. When keeping a list of passwords make sure to leave it in a safe, secure place away from your computer.

 

• Own your online presence: When available, set the privacy and security settings on websites to your comfort level for information sharing. It's ok to limit who you share information with.

 
Note:  Your agency/bureau/department/division may​ have specific requirements – always check your policies and procedures.  If you have questions, contact your Privacy Officer.
 

Source: http://stopthinkconnect.org/

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​Note:  Your agency/bureau/department/division may have specific requirements – always check your policies and procedures.  If you have questions, contact your Privacy Officer.