Privacy Matters @ UBC

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Welcome to the Summer term!

May 16, 2023

Welcome back to another exciting school term filled with opportunities for growth and learning. As you embark on this new chapter, we would like to take a moment to emphasize the importance of cybersecurity safety in today's digital landscape.

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Take precautionary steps to protect your CWL account when making financial transactions

April 13, 2023

Cyber criminals are in full force attempting to leverage compromised CWL logins and accounts.

A consistent tactic used by bad actors is attempting to exploit those engaged in financial transactions on behalf of the university.

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Why does privacy matter?

Privacy and information security is one of UBC’s top priorities

Information sharing is so common today that it is understandable for people to become complacent about privacy and information security. Yet, everyone has the right to expect their personal information to remain safe and secure.

At UBC, we are responsible for substantial amounts of personal information about students, faculty, staff, alumni, and donors. Protecting this information is everyone's responsibility.

By taking the first simple steps to stay secure, you can make a big impact on privacy and information security, both at home and at UBC.

Stay Secure

Privacy and information security at UBC is a shared responsibility. Empower yourself to stay safe online and learn how to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues, and our students from being involved in an information security breach.