The WestEd Secure File Transfer Server (SFTS) has been designed to provide a means to securely transfer sensitive data files. It meets the needs of WestEd staff that send and receive human subject data to and from external clients and collaborators. The server provides strictly controlled access to data.
Acceptable Use
By registering on this site, users of the WestEd SFTS consent to the terms of acceptable use as laid out in this statement.
All user activity is logged and monitored by system administrators. Individuals using this system in excess of their authority or for purposes other than secure document transfer are subject to having all their services revoked and being reported to their project leadership. Any illegal services run by a user or attempts to interrupt services will be reported to appropriate law enforcement agencies.
Users agree to safeguard account passwords, use strong passwords, securely manage the data they download, and secure their workstations and any external storage devices to the degree their data usage agreements require. Users will not save passwords on local systems or in their browsers.
Access to Secure Data
The purpose of SFTS is for secure data transfer, not long-term storage. All data on this server is deleted periodically using a secure removal program. Data is purged 30 days after it is deposited. All data uploaded to the secure server is encrypted. Users have access only to the files they have uploaded or files that have been sent as a secure delivery to their account. User accounts on the WestEd SFTS are good for 30 days. Users will be prompted to reset their password every 30 days. Accounts that are inactive for 180 days will be deleted.
Technical Support
For all technical support issues, please contact the IS Support Center with any questions, email supportcenter@wested.org or call 415-615-3264/877-937-8338. When contacting the IS Support Center, please identify this service as the WestEd Secure File Transfer Server.
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