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Monday, 27 May 2013
Workplace Privacy Fact Sheet
Here's an interesting overview of Privacy in the Workplace, the illustration and fact sheet are from The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.
"Whether or not privacy is protected by law or contract, respecting privacy in the workplace makes good business sense.
People expect to have some privacy at work, even if they are on their employer's premises and using the employer's equipment. At the same time, it's normal that working for someone will mean giving up some privacy. Employers need basic information about their employees for things like pay and benefits, and they have to be able to ensure that work is being done efficiently and safely.
But the possibilities for infringing on privacy are greater than ever before. Psychological tests, web-browsing records, video surveillance, keystroke monitoring, genetic testing: the information an employer can have about employees is limitless.
Employers can balance their "need to know" with their employees' right to privacy, if they ensure that they collect, use, and disclose personal information about their employees for appropriate purposes only.
Employers have legitimate requirements for personal information about their employees. They need to know who they're hiring. They need to address performance issues and ensure the physical security of their workplace. And they may see electronic monitoring and other surveillance as necessary to ensure productivity, stop leaks of confidential information, and prevent workplace harassment." [read full article]
Employers need to know about workplace Privacy, and if the expertise in not in-house they should contact a professional. Call The Renwick Group if your business is in need of Corporate Surveillance or Pre-Employment Screening or you have questions about workplace Privacy. We have the experience and knowledge to handle these important services.
Friday, 17 May 2013
Infographic - The Perpetrators & Victims of Occupational Fraud
Here is an Infographic put together by the LowerRiskgroup.com using the 2012 Global Fraud Study conducted by The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.
Some of the Fraud Prevention Practices recommended by the study include;
Some of the Fraud Prevention Practices recommended by the study include;
- Fraud Prevention Practices
- ongoing anti-fraud training
- effective fraud reporting mechanism
- measures exist to promote employee's perception of fraud detection
- Tone at the Top is one of honesty and integrity
- Fraud Risk assessments are performed
- Strong anti-fraud controls are in place
- Hiring Policy included comprehensive background checks
Tuesday, 7 May 2013
Password Pain is a Gain for Fraudsters
Here is an excellent article from I-Sight Case Management about Passwords (Create a Hacker Proof Password) and how important it is to take password protocol seriously in your organization. Let's
hope no one reading this is using one of the top 10 worst passwords listed below!
"Employees are the weakest link and strongest ally in the fight against fraud
Cybercriminals recently stole more than $1 million from a county hospital in Leavenworth, Washington, by hacking into the medical center’s accounting system. By the time the head office had noticed anomalies in three payroll files, more than $1 million worth of payroll transactions had been processed and deposited into the bank accounts of 96 “mules” and then siphoned off by the fraudsters.
When AP’s Twitter account was hacked and the hackers tweeted about explosions at the White House, the Dow Industrial Average lost about 140 points. Although the losses were quickly recovered, the incident highlighted the damage that can be inflicted with a hacked password. And because password theft is usually behind social media account hacking, security experts were quick to point out the importance of password security and make suggestions to strengthen security by using two-factor authentication.
90% of Passwords are Hackable
Top 10 of SplashData’s worst passwords of 2012
password
123456
12345678
abc123
qwerty
monkey
letmein
dragon
111111
baseball"
read the full article
by Dawn Lomer
Corporate Journalist
Article Published May 7, 2013
hope no one reading this is using one of the top 10 worst passwords listed below!
"Employees are the weakest link and strongest ally in the fight against fraud
Cybercriminals recently stole more than $1 million from a county hospital in Leavenworth, Washington, by hacking into the medical center’s accounting system. By the time the head office had noticed anomalies in three payroll files, more than $1 million worth of payroll transactions had been processed and deposited into the bank accounts of 96 “mules” and then siphoned off by the fraudsters.
When AP’s Twitter account was hacked and the hackers tweeted about explosions at the White House, the Dow Industrial Average lost about 140 points. Although the losses were quickly recovered, the incident highlighted the damage that can be inflicted with a hacked password. And because password theft is usually behind social media account hacking, security experts were quick to point out the importance of password security and make suggestions to strengthen security by using two-factor authentication.
90% of Passwords are Hackable
Top 10 of SplashData’s worst passwords of 2012
password
123456
12345678
abc123
qwerty
monkey
letmein
dragon
111111
baseball"
read the full article
by Dawn Lomer
Corporate Journalist
Article Published May 7, 2013
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