Can I place restricted-use data on an external hard-drive, encrypt it, and place it in a locked drawer?
Because the data will reside on an external hard-drive, there will be the temptation to transport the data off site. The License agreement prohibits any data leaving the authorized site (secure project office). IES does not allow restricted-use data to be kept on an external hard drive, laptop, USB thumb drive (memory stick), or network server.
Related Questions
- Can we store printed material that includes the restricted-use data in a file cabinet in a room that is locked when not occupied, or does the cabinet inside the room have to be locked as well?
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