How We Safeguard Our Company

Protect Our Information Assets

We carefully safeguard our information assets, including confidential information and trade secrets. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our employees, tenants, residents, and stakeholders. We make every effort to secure personal and confidential information. 

Unauthorized use or disclosure of confidential information is prohibited and could also be illegal. We protect our information assets using physical and cyber security measures. 

What is Confidential Information?

Confidential information is any nonpublic information that would be useful to competitors or harmful to us or our stakeholders if disclosed. It includes nonpublic information about: 

  • Our financial condition, prospects, or plans 
  • Mergers and acquisitions, stock repurchases, or divestitures 
  • Possible joint ventures 
  • Trade secrets 
  • Personal information we collect from employees, residents, and other stakeholders 

How We Protect Our Information Assets

  • Lock doors and drawers, and secure devices with passwords and encryption 
  • Never leave workstations or devices unlocked or unattended, and never share passwords 
  • Do not install software on Company devices or share Company data on websites without approval from IT Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), and only in accordance with Company policies
  • Safeguard all personal and confidential information and keep it from being accessed outside of the Company 

Follow the Blueprint

A: Safeguarding Company property, especially devices containing sensitive information, is essential to protect data security. If you accidentally leave your work laptop unattended, report the incident to your manager or Information Technology (IT) Department immediately. They can take steps to mitigate any potential risks, such as remotely locking or wiping the device if necessary. 

A: Be cautious when handling requests for sensitive information, especially from unknown sources. If you receive such an email, do not provide any information and refrain from clicking on any links or attachments. Instead, forward the email to your IT Department by clicking the “Phish Alert Report” button in Outlook. They can investigate the email and determine if it’s a phishing attempt or a legitimate request. 

A: No. Public places like coffee shops are not secure environments for discussing confidential matters. Conversations can be overheard, and sensitive information may be compromised. Whenever possible, refrain from discussing confidential matters in public places and opt for secure communication channels such as encrypted messaging platforms or virtual meetings conducted over a secure network. 

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