Data Security
Data Security
Device Encryption
(opens in a new window)Check your PC for hard drive encryption status (for PCs, including Dell) by following the steps within the document. If you use a Mac, please see the steps as follows:
(opens in a new window)https://support.apple.com/en-ie/guide/mac-help/mh11785/mac .
For further advice on device encryption, please see UCD IT's Encrypting your device.
Ensure non-centrally offered UCD systems used are checked for IT & GDPR compliance
Where a digital solution involves processing or storing UCD personal data, full compliance with GDPR regulations is required.
A DPIA must be completed where UCD collects, stores or processes personal data, and a Transfer Impact Assessment must be undertaken where personal data is exported outside the EEA.
The UCD DPO has developed a (opens in a new window)comprehensive UCD Data Protection Checklist* to guide UCD academic and administrative units through the key steps involved in the selection and acquisition of IT solutions. See UCD IT Services for further guidance.
(* documents are available via the UCD Connect log-on to UCD Staff and Faculty members)