Privacy quiz: true or false?
Take our privacy quiz and see how savvy you are about how and why Concordia collects, uses and protects your Personal Information.
1. As an educational institution, Concordia can collect whatever Personal Information it wants.
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We only request the Personal Information necessary to carry out our activities. See our Privacy Notices for details.
2. A student ID number is considered Personal Information.
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This unique number must be protected against unauthorized access, use or destruction.
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3. I lost a USB key that contained a list of my students’ email addresses and phone numbers, but it’s not a big deal.
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You should report the loss to the Privacy Office. See our Report a Privacy Incident page.
4. It’s safe to throw documents containing Personal Information in the recycling bin.
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Secure shredding is mandatory for documents with sensitive information. See the University’s Records Classification and Retention Plan.
5. Sending an email containing Personal Information to the wrong address is considered a Privacy Incident.
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If this occurs, notify your unit’s Privacy Ambassador or contact the Privacy Office. See our Report a Privacy Incident page for more information.
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6. I received an email containing Personal Information by accident. I should inform the person who sent the email and make sure I delete the email from my inbox and my Deleted Items folder.
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You should let the sender know in case they don’t immediately recognize their mistake and assure them you have destroyed the documents received in error.
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7. The University gave me a form asking me to consent to give it my information. I didn’t really understand it, so I just signed it because I had to.
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You have the right to request that the University help you understand the scope of the consent it is requesting. Contact the person, department or unit listed on the form or see our Privacy Notices.
8. I moved to a different address. I should let the University know.
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Please let us know so that we can correct the Personal Information we have on file for you.
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9. I participated in a study at the University in which a sample of my blood was taken. Now I’m afraid they might share my medical information with insurance companies.
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The University will never share your information with parties other than those with whom you have consented to share your information and those permitted or required by law. See our Privacy Notices for more information.
10. It’s OK to share my Netname and password with a couple of friends so they can borrow books at the library for me.
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Do not give anyone access to your accounts at Concordia. Keep your Netname and passwords confidential.
