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IT Security Policy
As your company grows, it will handle increasing amounts of personal and sensitive information. As you bring on new staff and expand your operations, you'll acquire more and more devices, software, and network infrastructure. It's easy to lose track of your IT equipment, which can lead to data breaches and misuse...
Work-From-Home Data Security Checklist for Your Employees
The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted big changes in how companies operate. Remote working may be mandatory for some time. Even once restrictions ease off, you may find that your employees wish to continue working from home. Working remotely has many advantages, but also presents a risk to the security and confidentiality of...
CCPA/CPRA: What Constitutes "Sharing for Business Purposes"
Many businesses are worried about the CCPA/CPRA's broad definition of "selling" personal information. Under the CCPA (CPRA), "selling" personal information includes sharing it for any "valuable consideration" (benefit). A lot of routine business activities could fall under this definition. However, there's an important exception. The definition of "selling" specifically excludes using...
Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Your Remote Employees
As businesses are increasingly working remotely, cybercriminals have been quick to take advantage of the vulnerable and unprepared. The FBI has warned of a surge in COVID-19-related cyberattacks. Cybersecurity companies claim that malware and phishing scams are on the rise. Workers accustomed to face-to-face meetings might be finding it difficult to...
Data Privacy and Security Matter More Than Ever During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has seen workplaces, universities, and consumers move online. Now more than ever, consumers are placing their trust in online businesses. And businesses are finding new challenges in conducting more of their operations online. Perhaps unsurprisingly, cybercriminals are finding ways to exploit the situation, and there has been a...
How to Securely Implement and Use Zoom
Zoom, the video conferencing software operated by Zoom Video Communications Inc., has experienced a huge surge in users since the COVID-19 pandemic began. As a relatively new player in the telecommunications market, Zoom has been hit by a flurry of controversies and allegations in recent months. Although it's undeniably user-friendly and...