Data transfer service areas
| Area | Why it matters | Permission needed |
|---|---|---|
| Documents | School business and personal files | Customer approval |
| Photos and videos | Personal memories | Careful privacy handling |
| Desktop and downloads | Common file locations | Confirm what to move |
| Browser bookmarks | User convenience | Customer approval |
| Email profiles | Work and personal communication | Customer managed credentials |
| Software data | Accounting design or business files | Application specific support |
| Backup copy | Recovery safety | Explain storage and deletion plan |
| Old device wipe | Privacy after transfer | Written approval |
Staff should not know passwords
Customers should enter passwords themselves where possible. Staff should not ask to keep passwords or write them down.
A fast transfer is not good if customer privacy is violated. Shops should create clear rules for what staff can and cannot open.
This article is for general computer shop planning and operations. Real shops must follow local tax consumer protection warranty import data privacy employment payment and electronic waste rules.
Customer devices can contain private data. Staff should handle repairs upgrades data transfer and diagnostics with clear permission and privacy discipline.