Travelling? What to Do When Working Outside the U.S.

Travelling? What to Do When Working Outside the U.S.
06.03.2025

No matter where you travel, maintaining data security is always important. Here are helpful tips while travelling:

  • Not working during your time off? Don’t travel with a work device (like a laptop) if you can avoid it.
  • Turn off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth signals when you are not using them. Avoid connecting to free, public Wi-Fi spots.
  • Traveling outside the U.S.? Munson restricts access from other countries. If you think you’ll need to access:
    • You should connect through your personal mobile device/hotspot to use its international data.
    • You can also contact the Munson IS Helpdesk and submit a ticket for temporarily allowing the specific region(s) in which you are traveling.
  • If you lose a Munson-issued device at any time, you are required to contact the Help Desk by calling 231-935-6053 immediately. Additionally, if you have access to Munson email on your phone:

More information: Review Munson Healthcare’s IT Geographic Filtering Standard on PolicyStat and our Safe Travel Checklist.

Questions? Email informationsecurityofficer@mhc.net.