Here are some tips to help protect sensitive information during phone or video calls:
- Research the company: Before you participate in a call, take the time to research the company and the people you will be speaking with. Make sure you are aware of their data protection regulations and your own obligations regarding data security.
- Mute your microphone: Make sure to mute your microphone when you are not speaking or when discussing sensitive information. This will help to reduce background noise and protect your data from being overheard.
- Check the security of the connection: Make sure to use a secure connection for the call, such as a Virtual Private Network (VPN).
- Set up a password: Set up a password for the call to ensure that only authorized persons can access the conversation.
- Limit call participants: Make sure to limit the amount of call participants in order to reduce the risk of data leakage.
- Confirm the data use: Ask the participants in the call to confirm that any shared data will be stored securely and handled appropriately.
- Encrypt messages and file transfers: To further protect the data, use encryption for message and file transfers.
- Keep communications constructive: Make sure to stay focused on the discussion and keep communications constructive when discussing sensitive information.