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Information security best practices

Information security best practices

- How confident are you that your HR systems and processes are secure? Could your current practices withstand a cyber attack or internal breach? As HR professionals, we manage some of the most sensitive information in the organization, from payroll data to medical records. This puts us in the best position to guide the organization through information security best practices. Safeguarding employee information and protecting employee privacy, fosters trust among employees and ensures compliance with external legal requirements and internal ethical standards. There are two key considerations for HR professionals related to securing sensitive data. First, any data protection policy must reflect compliance with data retention and disposal requirements, and data protection and privacy regulations. These regulations include the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPPA, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act, or GINA, and more…

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