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Privacy Training at McMaster

Primer on Privacy Course REGISTER IN MOSAIC

All McMaster faculty, staff, and students are invited to take the Primer on Privacy course. University staff and faculty must complete mandatory privacy training. The Primer on Privacy is a self-directed course available through Avenue to Learn, and includes a series of videos with resources that can be completed according to your schedule. Instructions to self-register through MOSAIC are available here – HOW TO REGISTER, as well as an FAQ. Students interested in learning more about privacy may also register to complete the Primer on Privacy. For issues with the course, please contact the Privacy Office

Once you have completed your training, you can check out the videos to refresh your knowledge on our privacy training page.

PHIPA for Health Professionals Course REGISTER IN MOSAIC

All University employees who have access to personal health information during their employment and are involved directly or indirectly in the provision of patient care, must complete mandatory training each year. If you aren’t sure if the training applies to you or your role, speak to your manager.  This course is available for self-registration through MOSAIC. For issues with the course, please contact the Privacy Office.  

Once you have completed your training, you can check out the videos to refresh your knowledge on our privacy training page.

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Confidential Waste Bins

If you require secure document destruction, request a confidential waste bin from Facility Services with an online service request or call ext. 24740. The service is bi-weekly and costs $14.00. Confidential Waste Bin distribution is managed by the Director, Custodial Services. When working remotely, retain documents that require secure destruction until you have access to on-campus confidential waste bins.

Eduroam Learn More

Eduroam provides roaming wireless network access for external students, staff, and faculty at partner institutions.

How to report SPAM and PHISHING emails Learn More

Stay up to date on email phishing tactics used by criminals. Many phishing emails will try to lure you by clicking a link, downloading an attachment, or giving up personal information.

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