While working and studying at our University, you process personal data on a daily basis (such as name, surname, email, phone number, image, address, date of birth, and PESEL number). This requires vigilance, especially with regard to special categories of data (e.g., data related to religious or philosophical beliefs, health, or sexual orientation), as any breach of these can pose significant risks to the fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual whose data is being processed.
- The message content suggests a translation from another language or contains grammatical or spelling errors.
- The sender’s address raises any doubts.
- The domain of the sender’s email address differs from other domains in the message (including links to websites).
- The message asks you to provide full account access data (such as username and password) or personal data like PESEL numbers or bank account numbers in a form.
- The message contains links to websites outside the ug.edu.pl domain.
- The message is not signed with the name and surname of the UG department employee.
- Trusted Access:
Only use trusted internet connections or cloud services to minimize the risk of data breaches.
- Policies and Procedures:
Adhere to all rules and procedures for logging in (e.g., strong passwords, multi-factor authentication) and data sharing (e.g., restricting access to confidential information).
- Data Storage:
If you cannot use the cloud or network services, ensure safe offline storage (e.g., external drives, tapes) and regularly create backup copies.
- Regular Updates:
Keep your software and operating systems up to date to minimize the risk of security vulnerabilities.
- Data Encryption:
If storing data on offline media, consider encrypting it to prevent unauthorized access.
- Training:
Participate in data security training to stay up to date with best practices.
Before publishing your personal data online, be aware that it will be public and accessible to others, which removes the protection of those data.
The University of Gdańsk ensures that your personal data is processed in accordance with the GDPR and guarantees an appropriate level of security for your data.
