Catchy, isn’t it?! If you haven’t heard about “the right to be forgotten”, today you will! European-established “Right to be Forgotten,” that serves as a legal framework for removing specific information from search results. The GDPR incorporates this principle and the phrase alone says it all for me! Data privacy is a big deal. Our information […]
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What are “sensitive documents”? How do you destroy sensitive documents? Sensitive documents contain personal information about you that if disclosed can result in identity/data theft or otherwise cause harm to you. Destroying sensitive documents came up this week when a friend in Florida reached out asking how to deal with the documents impacted by Hurricane
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2022 data breaches have been on the rise. This is not good news for us, we mere humans, who rely heavily on technology 😟😞 A data breach occurs when a threat actor breaks into (or breaches) a company, organization, or entity’s system and purposefully lifts sensitive, private, and/or personally identifiable data from that system. When
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In the fall of 2021, the FTC issued a new policy statement pertaining to subscription offers, automatic renewals and negative option marketing. This seems to have fallen “under the radar” and I want to make sure you are aware! Automatic Renewals Automatic renewals and subscription models are used throughout the US in daily life. You
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Who’s got your back? Who are your advocates? Broad questions, I know 🙂 Important questions when considering the importance of maintaining good health and staying on top of your finances. Yes, who are your advocates or who are those who’ve got your back? In this crazy world that turns on a dime, having someone in
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For those who’ve known me a while, you know this is an important topic to me. Our data, information and privacy at home, work and for business remains a critical issue for all ages. Let’s start off by reviewing the differences between protecting our data, information and privacy. Terms are often confused and/or used interchangeably,
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Fraud and data breaches are back in the news with the recent Marriott breach that hit the news this week. During the holidays, it is estimated that fraud attempts increase 30%. Fraud protection is a way of life and as the holidays approach, be especially vigilant with these tips. 1. Keep a close eye on
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For anyone who is in business or does business, keeping up with trends can be exciting and daunting! Change is underway at lightening speeds. The issues on my watch list this year and into next year include: Technological; Geo-political / Trade / Regulatory; Financial; Shopping, Selling and Advertising, These issues all come into the picture for
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It’s that time of year – The Final Four and the final push to gather what’s needed and file personal taxes! 2017 was no stranger to identity theft due to the Equifax data breach, exposing private information of over 145 Million Americans. Many Americans began filing taxes as early as 29 January, 2018. The Federal
How many times during the day do you access an account online, using a user name and password? Is this such a common occurrence that it doesn’t “register” as something to think about? In casual conversation I often ask this question when talking with people. Online accounts are prevalent – we access our personal accounts,
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