About Identity Finder
Identity Finder software is designed to locate personally identifiable information (PII)—in the form of Social Security Numbers (SSNs), credit card numbers, and other sensitive information—that is stored on computers. Individuals and departments at UVa can use Identity Finder to help them find and, where possible, remove PII.
Identity Finder can also enable departments to keep an accurate inventory of all SSN data stored on laptops, desktop computers, servers, and other media (CDs, DVDs, tape backups, USB thumb drives, etc.), as part of the requirements of the University SSN Policy.
UVa's version of Identity Finder has been configured for the University's computing environment. In order to make the best use of the software, please read the default configuration page and the FAQ page to see how best to use it in your department.
Installation and Use
- Get Identity Finder
- Download the installer file: Login with NetBadge, select Identity Finder, and follow the prompts
- UVa Default Configuration
- Detailed information about program settings
- Information for Identity Finder Users
- More about Identity Finder, personally-identifiable information, and identity theft
- Information for System Administrators and LSPs
- Instructions for deploying Identity Finder in departments
- Frequently-Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Answers to FAQs about Identity Finder on Windows and Macintosh computers
- Get Help
- View the Identity Finder Help Page or email Identity Finder technical support