Identity Finder Support Site

What is Identity Finder?

Identity Finder is software that helps you find and remove personal information stored on your computer. Identity theft can occur when personal information, such as social security numbers and credit card numbers, fall into the wrong hands. ITS has licensed the Identity Finder software for University of Iowa faculty and staff work and personal computers.

Identity Finder is only available for the Windows operating system. Macintosh users can use Identity Finder through Virtual Desktop to scan their computers for sensitive personal information (see instructions below).

The links below provide information and instructions on downloading and installing Identity Finder, running a scan on your computer, and what to do if Identity Finder finds personal information on your computer.

• Download and Install Identity Finder

• Scan your Computer with Identity Finder (Windows)

• Scan your Computer with Identity Finder through Virtual Desktop

• Remove Personal Information from your Computer (Working with Scan Results)

• Scan Results Frequently Asked Questions

Other IT Security Resources

• Identity Finder Resources for UI IT Administrators

• ITS Security Office Web Site

• University of Iowa Social Security Numbers Policy

• Identify Finder Help Documentation