Emails landed in the inboxes of employees at several Massachusetts hospitals, seeking COVID-19 statistics for the Department of Health and Human Services. On the surface, the notices seemed innocuous, a chance to assist in the fight against the … [Read more...]
COVID-19 contact-tracing apps spread; so do privacy worries
Despite concerns about potential privacy issues, multiple states have been moving ahead with apps designed to alert people who may have been exposed to COVID-19 — a technology-based tool in the fight against a pandemic that has claimed more than … [Read more...]
New decade, new worries: Cyber security concerns rise
Cyber threats have business risk management experts more nervous than ever before a pair of new surveys finds. For employees, this indicates the need that increasing numbers of employers take seriously their responsibility guarding personal … [Read more...]
Healthcare Data Breaches Continue to Rise – What’s at Risk for You?
While HIPAA Journal has reported an ascending trend over nearly the past decade in healthcare data breaches, 2019 has seen the industry reporting record numbers. A historic number of records have been exposed daily, trending at a rate of one … [Read more...]
The California Consumer Privacy Act is coming – who qualifies, and what will it mean for you?
The nation’s toughest privacy law takes effect in California on Jan. 1, offering residents the most comprehensive protection for their personal information. The California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 gives consumers the right to know what data a … [Read more...]
Navigating the legal potholes of GPS tracking
While the convenience of GPS-enabled devices is undeniable, there’s a flip side: they give employers a tool that can be used to track workers in real time. And at some point, that tracking crosses a line. Smart phones, watches, vehicles and other … [Read more...]
Research Shows 76% of Data Breaches are Financially Driven; Are You Safe?
You’re a regular citizen, not a multimillionaire. You don’t have access to anything hackers would want, like government information or the designs for the next iPhone. You don’t flaunt your cash, and you don’t leave your passwords lying around. So … [Read more...]
Regulators Signal Greater Support for Cybersecurity Whistleblowers
The murky world of cybersecurity remains fraught with worries for those trying to prevent hacks, but it has gotten somewhat clearer of late for employees who see their companies ignoring risks. For one thing, federal regulators are taking the … [Read more...]
Avoid Scams and Data Breaches This Tax Season
While Americans are preparing their tax returns, scammers are hatching elaborate schemes to steal money and valuable personal information. Indeed, last year, Forbes reported that more than 200 employers were victimized by W-2 scams. As Forbes … [Read more...]
Telemarketers must obtain consent – and tiny-font disclaimers don’t suffice
Imagine going online to look for home loan information. You find a website and enter some basic information, then click “Get a free quote” – and the next day, your phone is besieged with calls and texts hawking mortgages. A recent court decision … [Read more...]