PURPOSE Customer information must be handled carefully to maintain trust and reduce legal, financial, and reputational risk. WHAT TO PROTECT Names, contact details, account information, contracts, support history, payment details, usage data, and confidential customer documents. GOOD HABITS Use approved systems, limit sharing, verify recipients, and avoid exporting customer data unless necessary. DO NOT Do not store customer information in personal accounts or unapproved tools. IF EXPOSED Report the issue immediately with details about what information was involved.