Privacy in Government

Government and public sector employees must be vigilant in keeping information private.

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    650%: Increase in cyber-security breaches reported by public departments.[5]

    Government employees view sensitive digital data on display screens every day, and as cyber-security risks increase and mobile use becomes more frequent, preventing visual data breaches becomes an increasingly growing challenge.
    [5] Government Accountability Office (GAO)

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    Compliance with the Data Protection Act is vital.

    Protecting on-screen data with 3M Privacy Filters keeps the public’s information private from the prying eyes of visual hackers. They can also be an important step in helping to supplement your compliance with regulations .


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Visual Hacking Key Risk Areas in Government

  • Addressing risk areas in Government.

    Government employees must be especially vigilant at keeping the public’s information private. From government buildings and offices, to commuters and workers on the go, there are a number of areas that are particularly susceptible to visual hacking.

    Key Risk Areas

     

    • Receptions and public areas
    • Open office floor plans
    • Open cubicles
    • Shared workspaces
    • Offices near windows
    • Computerised testing areas
    • Devices used by mobile employees

     


Government Resources, News and Articles

Articles, videos, infographics and resources to help you educate yourself and your organisation on the importance of visual privacy.

  • Parliamentary inquiry into cyber security underway

    A parliamentary inquiry into cyber security has commenced following the attack on TalkTalk’s website.

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Government Resources, News and Articles

Articles, videos, infographics and resources to help you educate yourself and your organisation on the importance of visual privacy.

Maximise your organisation’s privacy.

3M Privacy Filters are designed to keep your sensitive data safe from visual hacking.

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    Keep visual hackers in the dark

    3M Privacy Filters use advanced microlouver technology to block side views, while providing a crisp, clear view for the intended user.

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    Visual hacking is a real threat, and we can prove it. See the results of our experiment.

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