What safeguards exist in the state’s technology systems to protect personal information? Does DWS encrypt personal information?
The Division of Technology Services (DTS) network employs state-of-the-art firewalls and protective mechanisms to insure the security of all state data. Social Security Numbers are often stored in an encrypted format in DWS databases. Through a comprehensive review, DWS and DTS staff will determine if additional measures should be implemented to eliminate or reduce the frequency with which information is displayed to employees by encrypting or truncating personal information. It is important that the review ensure the proper balance between providing the data necessary for employees to do their jobs and the potential need for additional data security.
