Security procedures
Tsarina Translations and Language School is holder of a SecurePRO card. This means we have security measures installed that secure a safe and privacy compliant translation.
The owner of a SecurePRO™ card.
Safeguarding of content: I take care to prevent confidential project files and content from being accessed by unauthorized parties. No discussion: I do not discuss confidential project content with unauthorized parties. File deletion: I delete project files upon completion of work, or am willing to do so upon request. No paper copies: I either do not create paper copies, or am willing to agree to shred them upon project completion. Encrypted file storage: I understand how to, and am willing to agree to, store files only in encrypted form. Password-protected folders: I understand how to, and am willing to agree to, password-protect file folders. Encrypted file transfer: I understand how to, and am willing to agree to, send and receive project files in encrypted format. Dedicated project folder: I am willing to agree to keep separate file folders for separate clients. Remote backup: I have a regimen, available upon request, for backing up files remotely while work is underway. Archiving: I have a regimen, available upon request, for maintaining copies of project files after completion of work. No cloud storage: I am willing to agree to store content only locally on my own machine(s), i.e., not in "the cloud". No unauthorized sampling: I use samples from completed translations (in portfolios, or otherwise to market my services) only with client permission. Confidential collaboration: I do not disclose confidential information when obtaining assistance from fellow translators on term selection, etc. No term discussions: I am willing to agree not to obtain assistance from fellow translators on term selection, etc., at all. No foreign TM/MT: I am willing to agree not to use translation memories (TMs) or machine translation (MT) systems that contain data, or that have been trained using data, from other clients. No cloud MT/TM/etc.: I am willing to agree not to use any cloud-based translation memory, machine translation, optical character recognition (OCR) or other such cloud-based services that involve disclosure of content to third-party systems. No TM/MT sharing: I am willing to agree not to share a given client's TMs and MT training data with other professionals. Reference material confidential: I consider reference materials to be confidential; I do not share such materials, and would not use them on other client's projects, without permission. Home office: I have an office in my home. Dedicated space: My home office is in its own room. Private space: I am the only one who uses my home office. No public spaces: I work exclusively, or almost exclusively, from home. Dedicated computer: I have a dedicated computer for translation work. Locked computer: My work computer is password protected. Sole user: I am the only person who uses my computer. Antivirus: My computer has up-to-date, licensed antivirus software. File scanning: All incoming/outgoing files are scanned for viruses and malware. OS updates: Updates to my operating system are auto-installed. Software updates: I have a tool that checks for updates to all of the software on my computer. Anti-ransomware: I have an up-to-date, licensed anti-ransomware program. Private screen: My computer's screen is not visible through a window. FIPS: My devices are compliant with the US Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS). Encrypted hard drive: My hard drive is encrypted. RAID: My hard drive(s) use redundant RAID. Locked phone: My mobile phone is pin or thumbprint protected. No pirating: I do not use pirated software. Anti-theft: My work computer has hardware anti-theft features. Password-protected network: My home office's network is password protected. Firewall: My home office's network is protected by a firewall. Offline work: I am willing to work from home, offline only, if required. VPN: I understand how to, and am willing to agree to, use an encrypted VPN for file transfers. Non-disclosure of clients: I do not disclose my clients' identities or contact information, or the identities or contact information of their clients or vendors, without first obtaining permission to do so. Non-disclosure of processes, rates: I do not discuss my clients' internal processes, tools, rates of payment, or other such information, without first obtaining permission to do so. Private correspondence: I consider communications with clients to be confidential and do not disclose emails or other such correspondence. Secure record-keeping: My customer list(s), invoices and other such records are secured. Two-step verification: I use of two-step verification procedures whenever possible. Conflict of interest: If I experience a conflict of interest, or recognize the possibility of that perception, I will immediately discuss that with my client. No privileged actions: It is my policy not to take any actions (ex. buying stock) as a result of having gained access to confidential information. Illegal activities: If I became aware of any illegal activity, it is my policy to immediately report that to the relevant authorities, and to my client if appropriate. Disclosure reporting: If confidential information were ever inadvertently disclosed, I would notify my client immediately. Code of conduct: I have either endorsed the ProZ.com Professional Guidelines or am bound by the code of conduct of a recognized industry association. Own NDA: I am able to provide my own NDA / security policy for clients who do not have one readily available. Assumption of confidentiality: Absent agreement to the contrary, my assumption is that files and content are to remain confidential. Experience with secure projects: I am experienced working with highly confidential content. No subcontracting: I do not subcontract/outsource work, or I do not do so without client permission. Drug testing: I am willing to submit to drug testing.
Last modified: Tuesday, 27 April 2021, 11:19 AM