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Which password habit does the FTC say should be against company policy?

Sharing passwords or posting them near your workstation.

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  1. Using a password manager
  2. Using a long passphrase
  3. Posting it near your workstation ✔

Why: A sticky note on a monitor is visible to every visitor, cleaner and camera in the room. Shared passwords also mean no one knows who did what in a system.

Huh, didn't know that: The FTC also says not to store passwords in clear text.

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Answer: Posting it near your workstation. A sticky note on a monitor is visible to every visitor, cleaner and camera in the room. Shared passwords also mean no one knows who did what in a system.

  1. FTC: Protecting Personal Information, A Guide for Business www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/resources/protecting-personal-information-guide-business
    Explain to employees why it's against company policy to share their passwords or post them near their workstations.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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