- Check with your IT department or organization to determine its policies for transmitting, storing, and sharing sensitive information.
- If you are using public services or cloud-based solutions, research and understand the security measures and protocols that are in place for those services.
- Choose the most secure file format possible that allows others to access the information.
- Ensure that any sensitive data is encrypted and/or password-protected before sending the file or sharing.
- Be aware of the privacy and security protocols of the media or device you are using for transmitting or storing data.
- Verify that all documents and data are safely stored and transmitted using strong digital signatures.
- Educate yourself and your team on data privacy and security best practices.