Do your employees how their information is collected, used, and stored by the devices, apps, and websites they use every day? According to a recent Pew Research Center study, 91 percent of American adults "agree" or "strongly agree" that consumers have lost control of how personal information is collected and used by companies. Additionally, 50 percent are worried about the … [Read more...] about January 26 is Data Privacy Day. Learn how to safeguard your data
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The opportunities, concerns, and challenges related to adopting cloud services
According to the New Jersey Institute of Technology, by 2017 two-thirds of all workload will be processed in cloud data centers. Will your firm’s workload be there? Or are you hesitating due to concerns about security, compliance, or management of the services? This infographic created by NJIT’s Online Masters in Computer Science outlines the scale of cloud services and the … [Read more...] about The opportunities, concerns, and challenges related to adopting cloud services
Two quick tips from a cybersecurity expert
By John W. Simek bio 1. You are the product: default settings to “steal” your privacy data It amazes me that nobody seems to read the terms of service or the permission settings when installing software or configuring devices. In this day of instant gratification it seems as though the normal actions are click, click, click on the “I accept” button. That seems to be what … [Read more...] about Two quick tips from a cybersecurity expert
How secure is your content in cyber space?
www.Hackmageddon.com has released its timeline of the most notable cyber security breaches that occurred in the first half of October 2014. According to the timeline, in just 15 days, there were 46 attacks, with a wide range of targets and objectives. If you're concerned about how to protect your law practice against costly and destructive cyber attacks, register now for our … [Read more...] about How secure is your content in cyber space?
HR law and employee social networking
Can you discipline employees for social networking offenses? Answer: It depends. Explanation: Frittering away time, disclosing patient records, bad mouthing the practice and other offenses are grounds for discipline when they occur "off line." So why should it make a difference if employees do these things online while social networking? In theory, it shouldn't. The … [Read more...] about HR law and employee social networking