Welcome to "Guarding Information at Maricopa." This tutorial is intended to convey the importance of protecting the confidentiality of sensitive information maintained about our students and employees. It also provides some suggestions on how that information can best be protected against would-be identity thieves or others who might want to use it for improper purposes. By the time you complete the tutorial, you will:

• understand the consequences of identity theft;
• know the responsibility Maricopa carries as the custodian of sensitive information;
• learn ways in which you can prevent the improper use of confidential data regarding our students and employees.