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Security & Data ProtectionSecurity & Data Protection
SecuritySecurity
Password [discipline]
• Use good strong passwords, change periodically
• Not easy to guess
• Not written down in public areas
• You are responsible for its use
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Password Examples
Incorrect / weak Passwords• Less then 8 characters
• includes 3 or more consecutive characters from the login name (i.e. cauca008)
• Directory word
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Password Examples
Correct / Strong Passwords• At least 8 characters or more
• includes Lower case, Upper case, numeric character and or a symbol (be carefull for keyboard setup)
• does not include your name, common names of people or places, etc
SecuritySecurity
• Disclose (do not sharing passwords or accounts for any reason, including for work-related reasons)• Always log out of systems/applications when not using them• Lock computer when not in use• Do not leave computer unattended if it is logged in• If you suspect others know your password – CHANGE IT IMMIDIATELY
E-Mail UseE-Mail UseDos
•Do check the address line before sending a message and check you are sending it to the right person/s.•Do treat all e-mail with suspicion. What you see in the e-mail body can be forged, the sender's address or return address can be forged and the e-mail header can also be manipulated to disguise its true origin.
E-Mail UseE-Mail Use
Do Nots
•Do not use e-mail to send or forward material that could be seen as confidential, political, obscene, threatening, offensive or libellous.•Do not auto forward gov.mt e-mails to any private e-mail accounts.•Do not forward chain letters, junk mail, jokes or news flashes.•Do not use e-mail for monetary gain, political purposes or illegal activities.•Do not download and/or distribute copyrighted materials including print, audio, and video.•Do not download e-mail attachments from unknown sources.
E-Mail UseE-Mail Use
Do Nots
•Do not send offensive, libellous, defamatory, racist, obscene, pornographic, harassing or threatening messages, hate mails, discriminatory remarks and other anti-social behaviour messages.•Do not use e-mail to spread computer viruses, damage or destroy data, infiltrate systems, damage hardware or software, or in any way degrade or disrupt the network performance.•Do not send e-mail messages using another person's e-mail account.•Do not disguise or attempt to disguise your identity when sending out an e-mail.•Do not use e-mail for private business.
Data ProtectionData Protection
Data [do not]
• Store work-related data on pen-drives (memory sticks), CDs, External Hard Disks or on Laptops and taking it off hospital premises
Data ProtectionData Protection
Patient Information [do not]
• Access, change, delete patient information without authorisation
•Use patient information for any reason that is not work-related
•Forwarding patient-related information (e.g. Test Results or other Clinical Information) without patient consent to third party
Data Protection Act: http://www.gov.mt/privacypolicy.asp?i=155&l=1
Internet UseInternet Use
Internet UseInternet Use
Dos• Do be careful when using the Internet - remember you're representing the Government of Malta. •Do a virus scan check on any downloaded files prior to
opening.
Do Nots•Do not visit sites that contain obscene, hateful, pornographic or otherwise illegal material. •Do not use the Internet to conduct any personal business or for commercial or promotional purposes. •Do not install or use peer-to-peer (P2P) software. •Do not redistribute downloaded material unless the owner has given permission in the copyright/licence terms. •Do not use someone else's password to gain access to the Internet.
Correct use of MDH ComputersCorrect use of MDH Computers
(care of equipment)(care of equipment)
Correct use of MDH ComputersCorrect use of MDH Computers
YOU CANNOTYOU CANNOT
Correct use of MDH ComputersCorrect use of MDH Computers
•Install pirated software
•Install hacked software
•Hacking
•Install shareware, freeware software
•Change computer configuration settings
•Add, remove or move hardware
You cannotYou cannot
Correct use of MDH ComputersCorrect use of MDH Computers
•View or share pornographic / illicit / illegal material
•Store or share photographic / audio / video material which is not work related on computer or on Server (Home or Project Folder)
You cannotYou cannot
Correct use of MDH ComputersCorrect use of MDH Computers
•Use Government E-mail account for non work-related matters
•Use the Internet for non work-related matters
You cannotYou cannot