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Workstation hard drive encryption policies require all connected storage to be encrypted so that data cannot be accessed from a computer without the proper keys or user authentication. Encryption policies apply to both Windows and Mac computers and are managed by ITS.

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Looking for help with a locked computer or encrypting an external/USB drive?
See Disk Encyption Help

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  • Due to the nature of our work at Cal Poly, university-owned computers may have access to sensitive data dependent on a user’s role. 

  • It is the responsibility of Cal Poly to safeguard any data that is accessed and stored locally on all computers and protect that data from misuse. 

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