When used appropriately, QR codes may be useful for marketing events or campaigns. However, there is opportunity for misuse or cyber attacks if QR codes are not used carefully at the Lab. … [Read more...] about QR Code Use Policy
Copyright Infringement Claims Against the Lab are on the Rise
In recent weeks, Lab IT and the Office of Laboratory Counsel (OLC) have observed copyright infringement claims against the Lab that request settlement payments. If you receive communication about a copyright infringement claim, do not respond and immediately contact OLC at olc@lbl.gov and IT at … [Read more...] about Copyright Infringement Claims Against the Lab are on the Rise
Data Privacy Day 2022
The information below is provided by the Data Privacy Day 2022 Announcement from the Office of Ethics, Compliance & Audit Services, University of California, Office of the President. Film Screening and Panel Discussion in Celebration of Data Privacy Day 2022 We tweet, we like, and we … [Read more...] about Data Privacy Day 2022
LBL and GDPR
By Adam Stone on 2018-05-25T21:39:16Z Berkeley Lab is aware of the European General Data Protection Regulation or GDPR and is working with UC legal counsel, in coordination with the campuses, on longer term efforts to analyze situations where the rule may be applicable to specific University … [Read more...] about LBL and GDPR
Password Requirements Have Changed
By Tammera E Campbell on 2017-10-19T23:06:01Z Cyber Security recently changed Berkeley Lab Identity password requirements. The changes included: Your passphrase must be at least 14 characters Your passphrase must pass a strength check that disallows repeated / sequential characters, … [Read more...] about Password Requirements Have Changed
Policy on Smartwatches Apple Watch and Fitness Trackers
Adam Stone posted on Apr 09, 2015 IT has issued new policy on the acquisition of smart watches and fitness trackers including the new Apple Watch (which everyone calls iWatch but is not actually called that). The acquisition of these products now requires additional justification and … [Read more...] about Policy on Smartwatches Apple Watch and Fitness Trackers
Understanding Google’s Privacy Policy Changes for Google Apps at Berkeley Lab
Adam Stone posted on Jan 31, 2012 Earlier this month, Google made big headlines with a major overhaul of its privacy policies. Google has described these changes as necessary to both simplify its policies and enable more customized content across its services. Critics have charged that the … [Read more...] about Understanding Google’s Privacy Policy Changes for Google Apps at Berkeley Lab
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