When traveling, there are many ways data and devices can be compromised. Devices can be lost, stolen, or confiscated at customs. Insecure wifi networks can lead to data loss. UCSF has Travel Safety Guidelines for employees who are traveling. There are additional considerations when traveling internationally, especially to countries of concern.
Directions
- For domestic travel, review and implement UCSF's recommended guidelines for travel safety.
- For international travel:
- Review Office of Ethics and Compliance's guidance for preparing for international travel.
- Review how to prepare a Laptop for International Travel.
- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) maintains a list of current Country Sanctions programs. Contact Export Control if traveling to a sanctioned country as far in advance of travel as possible. Also contract Export Control if you are unsure whether any data or item you intend to travel with might be subject to export control restrictions.
Support
For further information about travel safety, visit Travel and Work Remotely.
Lost or stolen device?
If a UCSF or personal machine with UCSF data on it is lost or stolen, follow these steps:
1. Call UCSF Police Department at 415-476-1414 and report that the device(s) were lost or stolen and request to open a case. A case number will be given.
2. Contact the IT Service Desk at 415-514-4100 and to open a Security Incident ticket.
3. Report the computer hostname and/or serial numbers of the devices as well as the UCSF PD Case Number.