Here are some further strategies to implement to protect against such a data security breach in your business: 4. Laptops and other portable storage media (thumbdrives, flashdrives, disks, etc) : Develop and enforce a written protocol to govern the transport of these devices outside of the office. Only transfer enough data to the device to …
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We are all subject to a data security breach unless we have implemented necessary protections. Any such breach can violate federal and state privacy laws with which your business must comply. A breach can have other devastating consequences, such as damage to the business’s public image and reputation, diminished client or customer confidence, financial costs …
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It is important that old papers are stored in dark, cool, relatively dry locations. Maintain steady conditions such as 35% relative humidity and below 72° F in areas where paper is stored. Avoid storing paper in attics and basements. If basement storage is your only option, avoid storing old papers against the outside walls where …
If you have any valuable data stored on your computer’s hard drive or network, be sure that you have a protocol in place for backing-up that data on a regular schedule and in a reliable manner. Whether you choose to store the backups on an external hard drive or online depends on your personal preferences. …
