#  Information Security and Data Privacy 

 



##  Information Security and Data Privacy (PrivSec) 

 

 

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  [### Policies and Standards

 ](/policies-and-standards)Find what you need to handle University data safely:  
[Information Security Policy](https://privsec.harvard.edu/information-security-policy)  
[Risk Classification](https://privsec.harvard.edu/classify-risk)  
[Data Handling](https://privsec.harvard.edu/shield-data)  
[Minimum Standards](https://privsec.harvard.edu/apply-standards)  
[Privacy Principles](https://privsec.harvard.edu/privacy-principles)



 

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  [### Roles and Responsibilities

 ](/roles)Learn what's expected of you in protecting privacy and security:  
[Community Members](https://privsec.harvard.edu/community-members-responsibilities)  
[System or Service Custodians](https://privsec.harvard.edu/system-administrators-responsibilities)  
[Data Stewards](https://privsec.harvard.edu/data-stewards-best-practices)



 

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  [### Awareness and Education

 ](/awareness-and-education)Build your privacy and security skills with:  
[Best Practices](https://privsec.harvard.edu/best-practices)  
[Training](https://privsec.harvard.edu/awareness-and-education#eduation)  
[Events and Resources](https://privsec.harvard.edu/awareness-and-education#eventsandresources)



 

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  [### Get Help

 ](/get-help)Find answers and support for privacy and security questions, including:  
[Reporting Incidents](https://privsec.harvard.edu/get-help#incidentresponse)  
[Consulting and Education](https://privsec.harvard.edu/get-help#consulting-education)  
[Online Abuse, Harassment or Intimidation](https://privsec.harvard.edu/respond-online-abuse-harassment-and-intimidation)  
[Policy Exception Requests](https://privsec.harvard.edu/get-help#policyexceptionrequest)



 

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##  Stay up to date 

 



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  [### HUIT News & Updates

 ](https://huit.harvard.edu)Keep up to date on the latest news from HUIT.



 

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  [### View Upcoming Events

 ](/awareness-education-events)Visit Awareness & Education's upcoming events.



 

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  [### Phish Bowl

 ](/phishing-awareness#phishbowl)Learn about our Phishing Simulation Program and view past phish!



 

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## About PrivSec

Protecting information is more than just keeping computers online and hackers out. It means systems that prioritize data safety, thoughtful consideration of the information we collect, and careful stewardship of its use.

Our mission is to protect Harvard's information assets and bolster the university's trustworthiness as a steward of personal data.

[Learn more about the team](https://privsec.harvard.edu/about)