In Praise Of Toby Flenderson: Data Privacy As A Function Of HR

Originally published in BCP Business Centre

HR could use better PR.   Say "human resources" and some people think of Dunder Mifflin's joy-deficient Toby Flenderson from "The Office."  But you know better and appreciate the job your HR team does to keep your organization up and running.  They're also a critical line of defense between your company and the onslaught of data thieves and scammers.  The BCP Business Center has a special page to make their job a little easier.

Why should HR be a part of your data security efforts?  Think about what's in their files and on their computers:   W2 forms, health records, insurance information, and the like.  High-profile hack attacks grab the headlines, but consider the effect on morale if a lost laptop or stolen folder compromises an employee's Social Security number.  As a longtime leader in information security, the FTC has bread-and-butter resources to help companies develop data security policies suited to their size