Frequently asked questions  General What is BigFix? What information is collected by BigFix? 

Installation Computers and laptops Download the appropriate installer for your computer (Windows, Mac OS X). Windows Mac OS X If your department, group, or lab, would like to request custom BigFix client installers please visit the IT Service Catalog.

Description Below are the detailed properties that are reported from your computer to the UCSF BigFix console. Note: All of this information will be treated as confidential by those who have access to it.

OverviewThe UCSF secure email solution is designed to help faculty, students and staff comply with the federal HIPAA regulations that went into effect April 21, 2005.HIPAA regulations stipulate that electronic communications containing Protected Health Information (PHI) must be transmitted in a manner that protects the confidentiality of patient information. When you send, receive or store any electronic document containing UCSF confidential or patient information, you are responsible for ensuring that the information is processed securely.

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• Faculty
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• Technical Partner
• Volunteer
• Email & Collaboration

DescriptionMailing lists can be sent using UCSF managed services or through a select number of popular third-party vendors.New listserv and Distribution List request: Go to help.ucsf.edu >> Accounts, Access & Email >> Electronic Mailing List Request.Do not use a mailing list when sending "protected data." including PHI, PII, FERPA. Use them when you need to:

• Affiliate
• Faculty
• Staff
• Student
• Technical Partner
• Volunteer
• Email & Collaboration