Graduation is all about moving forward — leaving behind what you no longer need and taking only what matters into the future. The same mindset applies to how we handle personal data.
Privacy tip: don’t carry everything forward
Just because you can keep personal data doesn’t mean you should. Storage limitation is a core privacy principle: retain personal data only for as long as it serves a clear purpose — then securely delete it. Remember to exercise caution before deleting personal information from shared systems. Approval is needed from data owners to do so.
Level up your data practices by addressing personal information in your personal OneDrive:
- Review the personal data you collect and store
- Remove data that’s no longer needed
- Follow defined retention schedules
- Avoid “just in case” data storage
Why it matters:
Holding onto unnecessary data increases risk — for individuals and for the organization. Practicing good personal data hygiene helps reduce exposure, strengthen compliance and build trust.
Take the next step:
As the campus celebrates milestones and new beginnings, commit to smarter data stewardship: Keep what you need. Let go of what you don’t. Protect what matters.