TIP
We divide data into three classes:
Restricted: Data that should be given the highest level of protection.
Example: W2, health record, financial information student ID number
Private: The default state for data. This data would be risky if it was shared or handled improperly.
Example: Test/quiz, unpublished research, any information without a specific classification applied
Pubic: Public information that can be freely shared.
Example: Press release, public contact information, published research data
| Acronym | Definition | Example |
|---|---|---|
| PII | Personally Identifiable Information | Name and phone number, Address and date of birth |
| FERPA | Family Educational Rights and Privacy act | Grades, class list, financial data |
| PCI | Payment Card Industry | Credit card number |
| HIPPA | Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act | Any health information |