Passwords Subscribers should use their own password rather than the initial default password that was assigned when the mailbox was set up. Subscribers should change passwords periodically. Subscribers should not use trivial or obvious passwords. It is recommended that passwords be at least 6 digits in length. Passwords should not be programmed into speed-dial keys on telephones, nor should they be written down or given to others.
Messages Use discretion when listening to messages on a speakerphone.
Particularly when listening to a message for the first time, make sure others are not within listening range. Use discretion when leaving messages. Some information is best conveyed only in a live conversation. After you've finished recording and addressing a sensitive message, consider marking it private. This prevents the recipient from intentionally forwarding the message to other users.