Critical/Sensitive Information

What is defined as “Critical/Sensitive Information”?
Not all information stored upon CSC equipment is or will be Critical/Sensitive Information. For purposes of CSC Policy, these following terms are collectively referred to as “Critical/Sensitive Information.”

CSC Critical Information is generally defined as CSC non-public information the harm to or loss of which could be expected to cause significant damage to CSC’s competitive status and/or position within the industry. This category may include intellectual property, business or operating plans, acquisition strategies, highly sensitive pricing or financial data, or other data that is highly proprietary in nature and critical to CSC’s business operations.

CSC Sensitive Information is generally defined as CSC non-public information, the harm to or loss of which is not expected to cause significant damage to CSC’s business activities but may cause short term interruption to or impairment of business activities. This category may include concepts, designs, approaches, proposals and project plans.

Customer Critical or Sensitive Information will generally be defined in the contractual agreements between CSC and an individual customer.

Personal Data or Personally Identifiable Information are generally defined as information from which you can identify one or more individuals (whether employees of CSC, employees of CSC customers or other private individuals). Examples include home address, salary history, government issued identification number, performance ratings, medical information and date of birth.