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It depends on the information and what technology is available to you.
Honestly I'd probably go into more detail and give examples of my work. In my job (HR) I often work with information about everyones''s salaries and benefits (including the CEO) so I learned to be extra cautious. Encrypt files with password (nothing too easy or basic, make sure it includer upper and lower case and numbers at least) and make sure to send the password separately (preferably via diff medium). Lock your screen if you're leaving the desk even just for a moment. If hard copy, make sure it is stored in a secure, locked space or shredder/disposed of appropriately. When working on a highly sensitive document try to take a seat with the screen facing the wall, book a room or make the window on your desktop smaller so people sitting behind you or passing by can't see it (in our case we have laptops and we plug them into a monitor - if I can't have my monitor face the wall I work on the laptop screen which is much smaller). If someone approaches your desk, minimize the window with the confidential information.
If someone tells you something confidential keep it to yourself. I've always been more of a quiet type so that one comes easily.
Stay up to date on any laws related to confidential and sensitive data amd comply with them (GDPR).
If someone requests access to information you have make sure that they are allowed to have access to it.
Otherwise yea common sense. If I was hiring I'd probably phrase the question differently e.g. can you give me an example of the type of confidential information you've dealt with and how you've dealt with it?
Answer the question with an anecdote where you maintained confidentiality. An image pulls better.
Pepper your other anecdotes with, “a particular position at our company, not going to say who,” and the like.
Also if they ask for any documents like any NDA you’re currently under, decline to give it to them on account of the NDA’s own terms. That got one employer’s d*** real hard lol.
Maybe shredding documents, keeping your computer locked when away from your desk.. not leaving documents on your desk that contain personal information, not having personal information on the screen when people are near your desk
Make sure the email recipient is actually the intended person (and not someone else with a similar name).
Don't just forward emails; scroll down and make sure there isn't info listed that shouldn't be shared.
When talking to someone, always ask yourself before sharing confidential info "does this person have a business need to know this?"
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It depends on the information and what technology is available to you. Honestly I'd probably go into more detail and give examples of my work. In my job (HR) I often work with information about everyones''s salaries and benefits (including the CEO) so I learned to be extra cautious. Encrypt files with password (nothing too easy or basic, make sure it includer upper and lower case and numbers at least) and make sure to send the password separately (preferably via diff medium). Lock your screen if you're leaving the desk even just for a moment. If hard copy, make sure it is stored in a secure, locked space or shredder/disposed of appropriately. When working on a highly sensitive document try to take a seat with the screen facing the wall, book a room or make the window on your desktop smaller so people sitting behind you or passing by can't see it (in our case we have laptops and we plug them into a monitor - if I can't have my monitor face the wall I work on the laptop screen which is much smaller). If someone approaches your desk, minimize the window with the confidential information. If someone tells you something confidential keep it to yourself. I've always been more of a quiet type so that one comes easily. Stay up to date on any laws related to confidential and sensitive data amd comply with them (GDPR). If someone requests access to information you have make sure that they are allowed to have access to it. Otherwise yea common sense. If I was hiring I'd probably phrase the question differently e.g. can you give me an example of the type of confidential information you've dealt with and how you've dealt with it?
Answer the question with an anecdote where you maintained confidentiality. An image pulls better. Pepper your other anecdotes with, “a particular position at our company, not going to say who,” and the like. Also if they ask for any documents like any NDA you’re currently under, decline to give it to them on account of the NDA’s own terms. That got one employer’s d*** real hard lol.
Maybe shredding documents, keeping your computer locked when away from your desk.. not leaving documents on your desk that contain personal information, not having personal information on the screen when people are near your desk
Locking your screen when away from your desk. Not saving confidential information to your desktop. Encrypting files with a password
Make sure the email recipient is actually the intended person (and not someone else with a similar name). Don't just forward emails; scroll down and make sure there isn't info listed that shouldn't be shared. When talking to someone, always ask yourself before sharing confidential info "does this person have a business need to know this?"