Poster Keerthana Deepti Karunakaran BioMedical Engineering And Imaging Institute

We also should not mention policies or the policy itself. Just produce content. So we create an article under these headings, using each as a subheading. Under "Email: BMEII@mssm.edu" maybe we remove that part entirely or rephrase to "Contact via our website". We'll need to ensure no email addresses appear.

Let's draft:

Start with introduction: "We are committed..."

Next heading: "Our Commitment to Users"

Then: "How We Use Your Information"

Then: "Your Rights and Choices"

Then: "Data Security Measures"

Then: "Contact Us" (replacing email address)

Finally: "Updates to Our Practices"

Each subheading will contain relevant content.

Also, the user might want to see a statement that references the policy; we can incorporate a link placeholder link or mention "See our Privacy Policy".

We should keep it concise yet thorough.

Let's produce final answer.Our Commitment to You

At Your Company, we value the trust you place in us when you share personal information with us. Our privacy and data‑protection practices are designed to protect your data, give you control over its use, and keep you informed about how we handle it.

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1️⃣ What Data Do We Collect?

Category	What We Gather	Why It Matters
Account & Contact	Email address, name, phone number, mailing address	Enables account creation and communication.
Transaction Details	Purchase history, payment info (tokenized), shipping details	Required for order fulfillment and customer support.
Interaction Data	IP address, device type, browser, page views	Helps improve our website’s performance and security.
Preferences & Feedback	Survey responses, product ratings, feature requests	Guides product improvements and personalized experiences.

> Bottom Line: We collect data only as needed to provide you with a seamless shopping experience and keep your account secure.

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4️⃣ The Data Life‑Cycle: From Capture to Disposal

Stage	What Happens?	Key Controls
Capture	Customer completes checkout or submits survey.	HTTPS, TLS encryption, input validation.
Processing	System calculates totals, updates inventory, stores data in DB.	Role‑based access control (RBAC), audit logs.
Storage	Data saved in encrypted database tables.	Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), AES‑256.
Use / Retrieval	Customer or staff view order details.	Least privilege, MFA for privileged accounts.
Retention Review	Periodic audits to confirm data is still needed.	Data lifecycle policy; automated flagging after 3 years.
Deletion / Disposal	Data purged from DB and backups.	Secure deletion (overwrite) or physical destruction of media.

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4. How the Company Can Ensure Proper Disposal

Task	What to Do	Why It Matters
Create a Data Retention Schedule	Document how long each data type is kept, when it’s archived, and when it should be deleted.	Prevents accidental retention of obsolete records.
Automate Archival/Deletion Workflows	Use database scripts or ETL tools to move old rows into an archive table or file system, then delete from the main table.	Reduces manual effort and human error.
Encrypt All Stored Data	Apply strong encryption (e.g., AES-256) to data at rest.	Even if a storage device is compromised, encrypted data remains unreadable.
Perform Regular Audits	Periodically check that the deletion process has executed correctly and no old records remain.	Provides evidence of compliance and early detection of failures.
Secure Backup Media	Store backups on tamper‑evident media (e.g., write‑once, read‑only) or encrypted archives with secure key management.	Prevents unauthorized alteration or deletion of backup data.
Implement Immutable Storage	Use write‑once storage solutions (WORM) for critical logs and backups.	Guarantees that once written, data cannot be altered or deleted without detection.

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4. Summary

Data Loss Risk:

- The deletion of the database file removes all primary records and log entries; even though the backup exists, it is not immediately usable because the system’s state (metadata, indexes) has been destroyed.

Recovery Approach:

- Re‑create the database structure with a minimal schema.

- Restore data from the backup via bulk import or reconstruction scripts.
- Apply log entries to rebuild recent changes.
- Validate and reconcile timestamps.

Preventive Measures:

- Enforce strict file‑system permissions, especially for critical system directories.

- Implement automated backups with verification, and retain multiple recovery points.
- Maintain an audit trail of administrative actions and monitor them.
- Use application‑level controls to restrict destructive operations.

Key Takeaway:

- Even when the underlying data files are intact, a loss of the database schema can render a system unusable. The combination of rigorous access control, frequent verification of backups, ejstaffing.ca and meticulous logging is essential to safeguard against such catastrophic events.

By following these guidelines, you will be able to recover from this incident with minimal downtime while reinforcing your system’s resilience against future threats.