Identity Finder for Windows XP/Vista

Identity Finder is a tool that you can use to locate sensitive numbers such as social security numbers, credit card numbers, and a variety of other personally identifiable information on your computer, your NetFile or AFS space, or even external media like CDs, DVDs, or USB drives.

How do I get Identity Finder?

The University has licensed Identity Finder for faculty and staff use on Notre Dame-owned computers. You may download a copy from the OIT Software Download site. Note: Downloads are only available from a standard faculty/staff Notre Dame network connection and will not work from off-campus sites, from wireless or from a VPN connection.

Students, faculty, and staff who wish to use Identity Finder on their personal computers may purchase a discounted copy directly from the vendor by clicking this link.

How do I use Identity Finder?

There are 5 simple steps to use Identity Finder. Click on the link for each step if you need additional detail.

  1. Install Identity Finder.

  2. Select what kinds of sensitive numbers you want to search for and where on your computer you want to search.

  3. Scan your computer.

  4. Secure or delete the sensitive numbers found in the scan.

  5. Configure Identity Finder to scan regularly.

Why is Identity Finder better than SENF when searching for sensitive numbers?

Identity Finder is better than SENF for a variety of reasons, including:

  • A more user-friendly interface
  • More accurate results (fewer false positives)
  • The ability to securely encrypt files with sensitive numbers that you must keep
  • The ability to create an ignore list so that if any false positives are found, you don't have to scan them again in the future
  • The ability to double-click a file from within Identity Finder to review the contents of the file
  • The ability to locate more than just social security numbers and credit card numbers

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