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There is now a CONTENT FREEZE for Mercury while we switch to a new platform. It began on Friday, March 10 at 6pm and will end on Wednesday, March 15 at noon. No new content can be created during this time, but all material in the system as of the beginning of the freeze will be migrated to the new platform, including users and groups. Functionally the new site is identical to the old one. webteam@gatech.edu
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Georgia Tech has an established culture of openness and sharing of ideas. However, with the increase in attacks on Georgia Tech networks, computers, and data, we have worked to find a balance between keeping that culture of openness and protecting the key IT resources on campus. Data protection is a key strategy in these efforts. Everyday, faculty, staff, and students access and use data on computers around Tech.
This class is intended for all users that work with research, student, or employee data. During the session, we will cover the main points of the Data Access Policy as well as steps and tools available to users to help protect their data. Instructors will draw from real world examples of data breaches and how to lower your risk of being involved in one.
At the end of the class, students will: