Privacy Policy
Authorized use of customers
property:
CP@SS staff and authorized
sub-contractors are authorized to
use computers owned by customers to the degree that such use
contributes to the
tasks authorized by the customers or are required to troubleshoot,
examine,
repair or test a computer system or other device capable of storing
private or
confidential data, or contributes to preventative maintenance on the
computer
or device. CP@SS takes no responsibility for the failure of any
hardware not
purchased or currently under warranty from CP@SS even if it fails while
in our
possession, and no responsibility for any files that might be stored on
any
hardware.
CP@SS policy on customer data:
By leaving a computer system or other
digital device with CP@SS
staff and authorized sub-contractors, the customer gives implied
consent and
unlimited access to all data, private or otherwise, stored on the
computer
system.
CP@SS staff are required to treat all
customers personal
information stored on computer hard drives, CDs, DVDs memory sticks,
flash
cards or any digital format as confidential and are prohibited from
viewing,
copying, discussing or distributing such data except as needed to
protect data
from deletion or damage, troubleshoot, examine, repair or test a device
capable
of storing such data or as required by state and federal law.
CP@SS will act with due diligence to
protect the
confidentiality of any data left in its possession, but will accept no
liability
for the loss or theft of such data.
Tips for protecting sensitive data:
Customers who routinely store
sensitive data on their
computers or other digital devices, and are worried about who might
have access
to this data are advised to do the following:
1. If possible, request onsite
service. This way you can work
one on one with the tech who is working to solve your issues, and you
can
control what they see and don't see.
2. If possible, transfer all sensitive
data to another device
before dropping system off for service.
3. Many programs, such as Microsoft
Word, have the ability to
PASSWORD PROTECT sensitive files. Learn to use these features. There
are also
programs available that password protect picture and music files and
directories. CAUTION- In the event of a hard drive crash, File
Encryption can
make data recovery more difficult- so always backup multiple copies of
important files to separate computers or devices on a regular basis.
4. Request and read the privacy
policies of any service provider
you are considering hiring, such as CP@SS, and make sure you understand
them
and that they offer adequate protection for your situation.
5. If you have sensitive or private
data on your computer or
other special privacy needs, consider notifying the service tech or
company IN
WRITING about how you would like your data handled, or request to be
notified
by telephone if anyone needs to view or copy certain files. Be as
specific as
you can about what files you are worried about.
6. Find a computer support technician
or company you can
trust and stick with them. Remember, the vast majority of retail
computer
repair and support people are honest professionals who respect your
privacy and
act diligently to protect it. Stick with them like you would a trusted
doctor
or mechanic.
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