Data Protection

Indiana University identifies categories of data that require special care and handling. Inappropriate handling could result in criminal or civil penalties.  
• Critical Data include social security numbers, passport numbers, international visa numbers, health information
• Restricted Data include grades, academic transcripts, date of birth  

Only collect such data when it is necessary. Assure that data are stored and protected in appropriate ways. Password protect electronic data files. Destroy the information in a secure manner once you longer required it.  

Institutional policy and resource information can be found here. Links to an external site.