{"id":16042,"date":"2026-01-27T10:52:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T16:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/information-technology\/?p=16042"},"modified":"2026-01-27T10:52:02","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T16:52:02","slug":"what-is-data-privacy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/information-technology\/what-is-data-privacy\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Data Privacy?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Data privacy refers to the protection of your personal\u00a0data. Your personal data is any information that is identifiable to you, such as your name, date\u00a0of birth,\u00a0social security number, financial information,\u00a0etc.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-keeping-your-data-safe\">Keeping Your Data Safe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to keep your data safe is to understand how your personal data can be shared and\u00a0implement\u00a0best practices into your daily routine online. Here are a few security tips to keep in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Be Aware of Phishing<\/strong>: Always be skeptical of unexpected emails, especially those asking you to do something. Do not click links or open attachments or reply with personal information. If you are concerned about an email, please contact the 51ÁÔÆæ Help Desk. For more information on how to spot a phishing email, please visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/information-technology\/cybersecurity\/phishing\/\">phishing webpage<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)<\/strong>: Multi-factor authentication adds an extra layer of protection by combining something you know (your password) with something you have (like a mobile device). Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/information-technology\/digital-id\/#h-multi-factor-authentication\">digital identity webpage<\/a> to learn more about how MFA is used at 51ÁÔÆæ. 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