As we all work to do our jobs in the changing work environment during the COVID-19 crisis, those who work with CUI should continue to make sure they safeguard CUI.
In many cases, CUI can be worked on, in a telework environment, as long as the proper controls are in place to achieve a controlled environment (physical and electronic) and agency policies allow it.
Make sure to follow any agency policy or guidance, especially interim guidance issued in response to COVID-19 as standard practices may have been changed to allow for greater telework participation. If needed, employees should consult their supervisor if they have any questions regarding the proper handling of sensitive information.
Here are some general guidelines to consider as you telework with CUI:
- CUI should not be stored on personal systems.
- Printing and hard copy storage should be kept to a minimum.
- Agency sponsored/approved virtual desktops (or similar) should be used.
- Personal email accounts should not be used to store or transmit CUI.
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