There are several locations where you can share and store your files safely. Your choice will depend on who you wish to share the files with and the degree of confidentiality of the information.
Encrypting a file is one way of making sure that this file will not be able to be accessed by everyone. The file will only be able to be viewed by those people who have access.
When it comes to protecting your computer, good antivirus software is essential. If you work from home for long periods of time, you will also need to update your account each week.
Because Microsoft 365 (M365) applications allow you to access our files online on any device, it is extra important to log in securely to M365 applications. You do this with via Multi Factor Authentication (MFA).
As we use online services with sensitive data, we need increasingly strong ways of logging in. Logging in via Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) confirms your identity with an additional check via a smartphone app or text message.
Any information that can be traced back to a person is personal data. If you use personal information, you must always follow the basic principles of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
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