These resources guide travelers in safeguarding data and electronic devices, prepare faculty and students to safely conduct independent research / fieldwork, and to take care of themselves if they have a politically sensitive research topic.
Technology needs and risks can vary by international destination. Personal information and sensitive university data can be at risk during overseas travel. U-M Information and Technology Services offers the following guidance:
Additional Technology Resources and Policies
Faculty and staff conducting research that is perceived as culturally or politically sensitive by the host government or community may be at risk for harassment, arbitrary arrest, or targeted detention. To identify and mitigate these risks, faculty and staff should follow the U-M Framework for Conducting Sensitive Research or Critical Technology Research while Traveling Internationally.
Additional resources include:
The Global Engagement Team in partnership with the Department of Anthropology developed the Safety Considerations for Independent Study & Field Research Abroad to support faculty, staff, and students on independent study or field research abroad. The goals of the resource include:
