Protect Yourself: Jan. 28 is Data Privacy Day聽
Data Privacy Day a national awareness event designed to spread awareness about online privacy and learn about ways to manage one鈥檚 personal information and keep it secure. To recognize this important issue, Governor Inslee has .
What is Data Privacy?
Privacy refers to the concept that an individual has the right to:
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Reasonably control the collection, use, and disclosure of their protected information, and
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To be free from intrusion into their personal matters and information.
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Ways to Increase Personal Data Privacy
The Federal Trade Commission provides information to help individuals protect their own data privacy:
Western鈥檚 Privacy Program
In partnership with the Information Security Office, designated Privacy Owners, and other key stakeholders, Western has developed and a from which to build its .
Western handles a broad range of personal data to conduct its multiple operations across the University. It is vital that the protection of this data be a collective effort. Therefore, all employees are encouraged to familiarize themselves with and to contribute to its development by submitting any suggestions, concerns, or questions regarding Data Privacy.