How can I protect my data when using Trados?

Q: How can I protect my data when using Trados?

In the question " Can protected data be uploaded to the cloud? ", we shared that the Canadian government categorizes data into 3 categories - "Protected A", "Protected B" and "Protected C". As a Trados user you can protect your data in several ways. Ensure only the proper data is stored in the cloud Put Protected A data in the cloud as needed Check your IT policies before putting Protected B data in the Cloud Do not put Protected C data in the cloud. Proper encryption Protected B certification requires the ability to use customer-provided encryption keys Contract clauses Enforce proper rules and regulations around adding or assigning tasks to users outside of Canada. Trados allows you to organize your data according to your own criteria; make sure Protected level is one criterion. Do not allow your employees or linguists to work on Protected B data outside of Canada, for holidays, remote work, or other reasons, without validating with your security team first.

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In the question "Can protected data be uploaded to the cloud?", we shared that the Canadian government categorizes data into 3 categories - "Protected A", "Protected B" and "Protected C".

As a Trados user you can protect your data in several ways.

Ensure only the proper data is stored in the cloud
1. Put Protected A data in the cloud as needed
2. Check your IT policies before putting Protected B data in the Cloud
3. Do not put Protected C data in the cloud.
Proper encryption
1. Protected B certification requires the ability to use customer-provided encryption keys
Contract clauses
1. Enforce proper rules and regulations around adding or assigning tasks to users outside of Canada. Trados allows you to organize your data according to your own criteria; make sure Protected level is one criterion.
2. Do not allow your employees or linguists to work on Protected B data outside of Canada, for holidays, remote work, or other reasons, without validating with your security team first.

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