IdentityFinder

IdentityFinder at Tufts

IdentityFinder is a software suite that can help locate sensitive information such as credit card or social security numbers.

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UIT

has licensed IdentityFinder for all Tufts-owned computers, and encourages the use of IdentityFinder to help locate sensitive information so that it can be protected or removed (if no longer needed). For more information, check out the rest of the [GuardIt] online resource.

Get IdentityFinder

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can install IdentityFinder for you, or you can download the [Windows|IdentityFinder^IdentityFinder-4.1.4.3_v13.exe] or [Mac|IdentityFinder^idfinstaller-tufts-13.pkg.zip] (Intel Macs only) version of IdentityFinder directly. Please note that this software may only be installed and run on Tufts-owned computers.

Updated Settings 6/22/2010

Update 6/22/2010: If you installed IdentityFinder prior to June 23, 2010, download the latest Windows settings [here|IdentityFinder^IdentityFinder-4.1.4.3_v13_settings-only.exe]. This includes all prior settings updates.
Update 5/11/2010: If you installed IdentityFinder prior to May 12, 2010, download the latest Windows settings [here|IdentityFinder^IdentityFinder-4.1.4.3_v12_settings-only.exe].
For Intel-based Macs, download and install the updated package above to get the latest settings.

These settings will reduce false positives and help you locate sensitive information more efficiently.

Running Identity Finder

[Click here for Guidance on Running Identity Finder]

Home Use

The software on this page (above) can only be used on Tufts-owned computers. A separate version for home use has been licensed for Tufts faculty, staff, and students. Get it [here].

I Ran IdentityFinder Stickers

You can download and print ["I Ran IdentityFinder" stickers|identityfinder^idf_sticker_sheet.pdf|"I Ran IdentityFinder" stickers for use with 2" x 4" Labels (Avery model 8463; Avery template 8163)] for your department as you go through the IdentityFinder process. They were designed to be printed on 2" x 4" labels (for example, Avery template #8163 for Avery #8463 labels).