Advancement Collection Data Security
Advancement Collection Access Prerequisites
The Advancement data collection is part of the University of Pennsylvania's
Data
Warehouse. Access to the Data Warehouse requires three things:
- permission
- a query tool
- training
Individuals who desire access to the Advancement
data collection must complete the Advancement
Data Access Request eForm and obtain supervisor, school access administrator
and Developement and Alumni Relations (DAR) approval.
Click here for
more information on Business Objects training.
In general, users of the Advancement Collection will need training
on the vocabulary and concepts used in Atlas. You may register for
Atlas training through Penn
Knowledge Link. You should register for:
- Atlas Navigation and Inquiry for New Users- DAR
- Atlas Reports - DAR
Releasing Data Outside the University
Be cautious about releasing Advancement data outside the
University. If you do not customarily release data outside Penn,
and you receive a request for data to be sent outside the University,
contact the Office of DAR Data Services at (215) 898-3062.
Keep a Log
You might want to keep a log of the reports you create, even if you are
giving it to someone within the University. The log might include:
- Who requested the data.
- When they made the request.
- What data they requested.
- Why they requested the data/how they planned to use it.
- What query and/or report you used.
Releasing Data Within the University
Within the University, Advancement data may be disclosed only
if it is needed to do the business of the University, and only to those
who need to know the information in order to do their jobs. If you are
not sure whether to fulfill a request for Advancement data, call
the Office of DAR Data Services at (215) 898-3062
Desktop Security
Query Results. If you save your query results in Excel, pdf, or any other local file type, you must
see to it that any sensitive data stored on your peronal computer is safeguarded
through physical security, access control software, or encryption.
- Examples of physical security are locked offices and locked keyboards.
- Examples of access control software are a screen saver with password
protection (which your computer has been set up to initiate at startup)
or specialized desktop security software.
- If you encrypt your query results, you will need to decrypt them before
accessing them with Business Objects.
Warehouse Access
When a computer is left signed to an account, it is easy for someone to
gain unauthorized access. Either sign off from your account before you
leave your computer or restrict access by some other means (physical security
or access control software).
For more information on security and privacy, contact the Office of Information Security.
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