Data Storage Information
Electronic data located on Department of Psychology storage infrastructure is backed up using the following methods:
- Data Snapshots
Snapshots are taken at regular intervals each day. This allows data to be recovered from several points during that current day.
- Tape Backups
Data is backed up to tape regularly. Backups are retained for a period determined by University of York policy.
Electronic data located on Department of Psychology storage infrastructure is secured using the following methods:
- File / folder security
Electronic data is protected by a permission structure. This ensures that only appropriate staff / students have access to required data.
- Access of data from external sources
Data located on Department of Psychology storage infrastructure cannot be accessed from external sources without an encrypted connection to the University of York network.
Devices used to collect or access electronic data associated with Department of Psychology research are protected as follows:
- Patching / Updating
Devices are updated to a current patch level
- Antivirus
PCs and Apple computers run current antivrus software
- Encryption
Computers and external devices used for storage are encrypted
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