Personal Identifiable Information

Del Mar College defines Personal Identifiable Information (PII) and other sensitive information as follows:

• An identifier such as Social Security Number or student number
• Home telephone numbers or home address
• Date and place of birth
• Financial Information
• Computer Passwords
• Mother's maiden name
• A list of personal characteristics or other information which would make the student's identity easily traceable

How to Protect Personal Identifiable Information

• Security
  • Secure your computer when not in use.
  • Do not share passwords and do not document passwords.
  • Ensure PII and other sensitive information is transmitted only to authorized users.
  • Ensure PII and other sensitive information that is transmitted either by email, or stored on CDs, thumb drives, disks, etc., is encrypted.
• Physical storage or disposal
  • Do not publicly display PII or leave PII unattended.
  • Shred documents that include PII after it is no longer needed.
  • Use proper storage for materials that include PII.
  • Limit access to sensitive printed materials.
  • Do not take PII home.
• Electronic storage and disposal
  • Discard media that contains PII in a manner that protects the confidentiality of the information.
  • Do not store PII in public files accessible via the Internet.