What is the recommended handling of sensitive documents when working remotely?

• A. Use encrypted devices and secure networks, avoid leaving documents unattended, and securely dispose of materials when appropriate.
• B. Store sensitive documents on public cloud with open access.
• C. Leave documents unattended in a bag during remote work.
• D. Share sensitive files via unencrypted email.

Answer: (A)

When you work remotely, protecting sensitive documents comes down to how data is stored, transmitted, and disposed. The best approach is to use encrypted devices and secure networks, avoid leaving documents unattended, and securely dispose of materials when appropriate. Encryption protects information whether it’s on a device or moving across networks, so lost or stolen equipment doesn’t expose data. A secure network, such as a trusted VPN and avoiding public or untrusted Wi‑Fi, reduces the chance that information is intercepted. Keeping documents from being left unattended prevents physical access by others, and proper disposal—like shredding what’s no longer needed—ensures sensitive information can’t be recovered from trash or recycling.

Storing sensitive documents on a public cloud with open access would mean anyone could potentially reach them. Leaving documents unattended in a bag during remote work makes them easy targets for theft. Sharing sensitive files via unencrypted email exposes content to interception and unauthorized access. These scenarios introduce clear risks that the secure-handling approach avoids.