When you hear the phrase “data privacy,” what comes to mind? Locking down your files? Making sure nobody hacks your Wi-Fi? Avoiding that random email link that clearly wasn’t from an actual prince? While those are related concepts, let’s take a moment this week to clear up some common misconceptions about what data privacy really means.What’s the Difference Between Privacy and Security?These two concepts get mixed up constantly, but they aren’t interchangeable. Here are breakdowns of each:

Portfolium and Canvas ePortfolio will be removed and replaced with a new tool called Canvas Portfolio in 2026.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month is coming to an end, and over the past few weeks, we’ve explored ways to protect our data, devices, and digital spaces. But there’s an often-overlooked part of cybersecurity: the people behind the screens.

The UMD Digital Accessibility Advisory Committee has developed interim guidelines and resources to assist with making UMD digital resources accessible by the April 2026 ADA deadline.

As the year continues to zoom by, we find ourselves nearing the end of October already - it is prime spooky season. You may celebrate Halloween and have some decorative ghosts or skeletons at home, but have you considered that there may be some ghosts lurking in your university spaces? DATA RETENTION! Who said that?!

Canvas Credentials will become Parchment Digital Badges on October 31, 2025.

Social media has become pretty much second nature for most of us. We share moments, big and small, with a few taps. Posting a dorm move-in video, your first day at a new job, or that perfect photo at McKeldin Mall is fun, social, and it keeps us connected with friends and family no matter where they are.The problem is that, sometimes, those same posts can reveal more than we intend, not just to classmates or followers, but to scammers, identity thieves, and even cybercriminals looking for easy targets.

PDF is one of the most frequently used document types in higher education, and one of the most complicated to make accessible. Learn how to use the automated tools Adobe provides to evaluate and modify your documents to be more accessible, often with just a few clicks!