Document Destruction

Updated June 11, 2014

Why Have Document Destruction Activities?

Document Destruction Activities provide a focused opportunity for RIT faculty and staff to archive securely or dispose of paper records that contain private information. Private Information includes financial account numbers, social security numbers, driver’s license numbers and other information that can be used in identity theft. Participation in this activity will enable RIT to secure Private Information that could otherwise be used to facilitate identity theft. Document Destruction Activities are part of the RIT Private Information Management Initiative,... ...

Private Information Management Initiative -- Faculty and Staff Responsibilities

All RIT faculty and staff are expected to follow the Private Information Management Initiative (PIMI) remediation requirements below:

• Review paper files for Private information.
• Scan RIT computers with Spirion (Identity Finder) for Private information (if Spirion (Identity Finder) is not available, scanning with an alternative tool or reviewing the computer for Private Information is recommended). Information Technology Services (ITS) will initiate scans of most computers monthly.
• Scan or review personal/home computers, portable devices, and media for Private information (e.g., Social Security Number, Bank Account Number, Credit Card Number or Drivers License).
• Inform
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Click on the brochures listed below to answer a variety of common questions regarding online safety concerns in the RIT community.

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Mobile Devices

Mobile devices are not always designed with security in mind and, as a result, are not as secure as most computers.

There are a number of ways in which information on a mobile device may be breached: theft of the device, attacks on your service provider, wireless hijacking or "sniffing", and unauthorized access. Because mobile devices may be more easily stolen or compromised, users of these devices must take precautions when using them to store or access Private or Confidential information. 

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