Confidential Information on Mobile Equipment?

Confidential information (NPPI) should never be stored on mobile equipment.  This includes credit card numbers, passwords, bank numbers (etc.), and the personal information of other people. The information, itself, is usually more valuable than the equipment it’s stored on. Loss, theft, or negligence in the care of private information could lead to legal problems if the information is breached or compromised, especially if you’re handling the information for the university or a corporate entity.  If it’s necessary to transport NPPI on portable equipment, make sure it’s encrypted, and protect it like your wallet.  Stop. Think. Secure IT!