Businesses of all sizes and sectors may be subject to unlawful data processing claims. According to the International Association of Privacy Professionals, lawsuits focusing on whether businesses lawfully collect and use personal data have been steadily increasing. These claims can cause significant financial and reputational damage to companies.
OSHA recently revealed its top 10 most frequently cited standards in the 2023 fiscal year using preliminary data. This information is valuable for businesses of all kinds, as it helps them identify common exposures that affect their workforce and gives them the information they need to plan their compliance programs.
With the enormous amount of sensitive information stored digitally, companies need to take the proper measures to ensure this data is never compromised. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of business owners to protect their clients’ data. Failing to do so can result in a data breach, which costs companies billions of dollars every year. Understanding the risks involved with data security can help you prevent a privacy breach.
At some point, all software will reach the end of its life. This means manufacturers will no longer develop or service the product, discontinuing all technical support, upgrades, bug fixes and security fixes. As a result, end-of-life software will have known vulnerabilities that cybercriminals can easily exploit. This article discusses the risks of continuing to use end-of-life (EOL) software and discusses best practices for organizations to mitigate this risk.
With the enormous amount of sensitive information stored digitally, companies need to take the proper measures to ensure this data is never compromised. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of business owners to protect their clients’ data. Failing to do so can result in a data breach, which costs companies billions of dollars every year. Understanding the risks involved with data security can help you prevent a privacy breach.
During a merger or acquisition, insurance policies and finances need to be scrutinized and the future of employees addressed. Cybersecurity is often put on the back burner, which is unfortunate, because this is a time when company data is at its most vulnerable. Data transfers must proceed without a hitch, or else the companies risk damaging reputation, losing customers and hurting future sales. Additionally, legal responsibilities must be upheld before, during and after the data transfer process.
Truck rollover crashes pose a significant danger to professional drivers, accounting for 50 percent of large truck occupant fatalities according to truck crash statistics.
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. During this annual event, government and cybersecurity leaders and the insurance community come together to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity.
Workers’ compensation coverage plays a major role in connecting injured employees to the care they need to return to work as quickly and safely as possible. It’s also mandatory coverage in most states, so it’s crucial for your organization to develop an effective workers’ compensation program. Read on to learn more about the trends impacting workers’ compensation insurance and employee health and safe.
You are a contractor working on a job site on an ordinary day. Suddenly, without warning, there is an accident and spillage of chemicals. It heads down the hillside for a pond or storm drain. Speedy action by you and other contractors on the job site contains it. Proper calls are made to the right governmental agencies.
