Topics Related to Privacy
Many devices continuously scan for nearby Wi-Fi networks, Bluetooth signals, and other connections even when you are not actively using them. These background signals can reveal your device’s presence or help third parties infer your location patterns.
Notifications are helpful, but they can also expose more information than you expect. Adjusting your notification settings reduces this risk and keeps more of your communication protected.
As state employees, we have a responsibility to treat people's sensitive data fairly and protect the confidentiality of the data entrusted to us.
The Certified Information Privacy Manager certification is the leading credential for privacy program management and focuses on operationalizing privacy within organizations, offering practical tools and techniques for managing data protection effectively.
Implementing this set of core principles helps state agencies ensure that privacy and responsible data practices are embedded into projects and processes from the beginning and are carried throughout the project lifecycle.
As artificial intelligence continues to shape the ways we work, govern and serve the public, ensuring its responsible use is essential. Data privacy and governance is essential for ethical and effective AI deployment.
The N.C. Department of Information Technology’s Office of Privacy and Data Protection is taking the lead in identifying risks of generative AI and providing guidance for responsible use across state agencies.
Privacy, cybersecurity and data protection concerns about TikTok have led many federal and state government agencies in the United States to prohibit the app's use on government-issued devices.
A vast majority of data breaches are the result of cyberattacks, where a cybercriminal gains unlawful access to sensitive system data.
Data Privacy Week is an excellent opportunity to raise awareness about privacy and data protection as well as the ways everyday decisions can affect privacy.