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Outlook/Exchange Server Concerns
Stew | Aug 21 2007
I've just moved into a new job at a new company, one that relies heavily on Outlook. I've never used Outlook on an Exchange server before, and I prefer an analog GTD implementation. Given that I'm pretty much required to use Outlook, I'm wondering whether to migrate my entire system, both work and personal into Outlook. My concern is, how secure is Outlook? Should I be worried about others gaining access to my information? I know I can set events as "private" and such, but what about personal projects, tasks, and contacts? 5 Comments
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 I would say: use your...Submitted by Stew on August 21, 2007 - 1:50pm.
jason.mcbrayer;10093 wrote:
I would say: use your analog GTD system as usual. Copy into Outlook those things for which you will need timed reminders, or which must be visible to your cow-orkers. Do not rely on Outlook for your trusted system --- regard it as a way of publishing your calendar (and possibly tasks) for others. Thanks for your quick reply, Jason. These are exactly the sort of concerns I have. I'm very happy with my analog system, but don't look forward to the prospect of entering data in multiple places. Doing so, however, is the most secure. jason.mcbrayer;10093 wrote:
Don't move your personal system into your work system: it becomes the property of your employer. Even if your Outlook installation is secure against outsiders and unprivileged insiders, the company's IT staff will have access to everything you put in it. They will have access to things you put into it but deleted (through backups). Do you trust your employer that much? No, no, no. :) jason.mcbrayer;10093 wrote:
I struggle with separate home and work GTD systems. It's doable, but brings up a lot of problems. If you want to combine home and work under one system, though, make sure it's something you own and that you control, like your analog system. I also keep the same system for home and work. I review my project list often enough to know what's on it. My work projects are generally more involved, but I like seeing everything that's important to me in one place. I do wish there was a way to further refine my lists. I experimented with separate home and work project lists, but I found that I preferred seeing it all lumped together. I have experimented with wiki solutions to manage my lists and filter out the completed items, but I'm not fully comfortable with being so reliant on what's available right now. At my last job, we had power failures all the time. I'd be the only one left working from my planner :) » POSTED IN:
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