Category Archives: Privacy Rights

Security vs. Personnel and Employment Applications

Does your company use those out-of-date applications where the applicant must provide his or her Social Security number and driver’s license number? If so, throw them out immediately. You could be setting your business up for a potential lawsuit. In … Continue reading

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Recommended Reading as National Cyber Security Month Nears an End

National Cyber Security Month reminds us that we have an obligation to practice safe and secure surfing each and every day. So, have you done something special to recognize this once-a-year reminder? Did your company implement stronger security practices and … Continue reading

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How will you recognize National Cyber Security Month during October?

Every October, those of us in the technology arena, and especially those of us who specialize in data security and privacy protection, promote National Cyber Security Month to family, friends, and co-workers. If you depend on digital technology – and … Continue reading

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The Fine Print of Smartphone Privacy

How often do you think about your cell phone or smartphone privacy? Sure, you think about its physical security and try not to lose it. Many of us couldn’t live without our mobile phones. So, you keep yours in the … Continue reading

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Will your smartphone become your wallet?

Fifty years ago, no one would have believed you if you predicted that computers would completely change the modern workplace. Typewriters are a thing of the past as are rotary dial phones and Dictaphones. But what will the workplace look … Continue reading

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Should Businesses Be Able to Google Customers?

British Airways just announced that it would conduct Google searches on its passengers in an effort to create customized experiences for its travelers. According to the London Evening Standard newspaper, “We’re trying to recreate the feeling of recognition you get … Continue reading

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Spokeo in the News and Not in a Positive Light

You have probably heard of the website Spokeo. While the site’s disclaimer states that Spokeo obtains information from a variety of online sources, the bottom line is that Spokeo contains the largest amount of data about an individual in one … Continue reading

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What do credit card companies do with your personal info?

Recently, I received a detailed letter from a credit card company. This two-sided flyer looked very different than the small brochures that often accompany my credit card statements that infer, “We own all of your information – so don’t complain … Continue reading

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What constitutes crossing the privacy boundary line?

Recently, I received a piece of direct mail that caused me to take notice. It was a letter from a local car dealership, a Lexus dealership. The letter began, “Dear Allan, this is an important notice concerning anyone who may … Continue reading

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How will Facebook’s IPO impact online privacy?

Facebook’s imminent IPO is cause to revisit the issue of online privacy because this will be a monumental event. For many of the 750 million-plus account holders of Facebook, the IPO may happen quietly. But the online privacy arena will … Continue reading

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