Theme 4: Processing information

You only use information that you possess from your position or studies for the performance of your job within the framework of the law. This means that you do not unjustly use or misuse information that you have at your disposal in the context of your job or studies; not for yourself and not for others.

You treat confidential information as such. You must never give, distribute, or disclose any information that is confidential or of which you may suspect confidentiality.

You respect everyone’s privacy. You act in accordance with the Social Media Guidelines and the Privacy & Personal Data Protection Policy. If you want to take pictures or make (video) recordings of a person or lecture and/or share information about someone or a presentation, you must ask permission from those involved.

You respect the intellectual property of others. If you want to use something, you have to request permission and/or mention the source. Intellectual property is a collective name for a number of rights, such as copyright or portrait rights. You cannot just use other people’s texts or photos. These are protected by these rights and you must have permission to use them. This also applies to images found on the Internet.

You take good security measures (during and outside working hours) to protect information. So:  clean desk, clear screen, lock room.

Never leave documents and data carriers (such as a laptop, telephone, or USB stick) unattended. In addition, you ensure that computers are properly secured, with the latest updates of operating software, virus scanner, and/or encryption. This also applies to a private computer or telephone that you use for Tilburg University.