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Handling Sensitive Data

This guide covers key topics like protecting privacy, meeting legal requirements, and securely storing and sharing data. It is intended for researchers, students, and faculty who work with sensitive data and want to ensure responsible and ethical handling

Working with Non-Human Data

Non-Human Data

While human data is generally considered sensitiAnatomy of a Data Breach – Veridify Securityve, non-human data can be sensitive as well. If exposure of non-human data is found to cause harm or have negative implications, it is categorized as sensitive.

Negative impacts that can result from non-human data exposure include privacy breaches, safety violations, plus financial, environmental, and competitive disadvantages.

Corporate trade secrets, information about vulnerable environments or species, and strategies for sales/revenue growth are all examples of sensitive non-human data.  

Even though non-human data may not involve personal identifiers, it can still carry regulatory, ethical, and reputational implications. Proper handling, storage, and controlled access are essential to protect these types of data.