Confidentiality

As an administrative professional to an executive you are privy to things that others are not. In order to effectively be able to do your job you are in a position of confidentiality. This means you are in a position of trust.

Confidential information can be several things such as:

• Emails

• Salary information

• Personal schedules

• Medical information

• Conference calls

• Meetings

• Terminations

These are just a few things that an assistant is privy to. You can protect this information by:

• Do not leave confidential files out where others can see them.

• Keep passwords in a secure area not written on Post It Notes.

• Use a fax machine that is secure where only you can access the faxes that come in.

• Lock your computer when you leave your desk.

These are just a few things to help you in your role. It is your duty to keep all information for your executive completely confidential.