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What would you say to an employer who asked for your Facebook login?
The main themes you want to touch Security: Need to protect everyone’s Private Identifying Information. Violation of Facebook policy: It is against Facebook’s user policy to share login information. OFCCP regulations against asking for marital status, children and age. Be … Continue reading
Are Employers who ask for Facebook Login Information playing with Fire?
Data Information Security Rule # 1: Never Collect and Store Private Information you do not need. A Business/Organization/Institution is responsible for the Private Information they collect. Only collect sensitive personal identifying information that has a legitimate business need. Then only … Continue reading
FTC Warns that Mobile Apps May Violate Fair Credit Reporting Act
Agency Sends Letter to Marketers of Six Apps for Background Screening The Federal Trade Commission warned marketers of six mobile applications that provide background screening apps that they may be violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The FTC warned the … Continue reading
Posted in Business Identity Theft, Business Law, Identity Theft Protection
Tagged Background check, Bruce Demarest, Carson City, data security, Fair Credit Reporting Act, FCRA, Federal Trade Commission, FTC, ID Theft, Identity Protection, Identity Theft Shield, Nevada, NV, Personally identifiable information, Reno, Sparks
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Senators Unveil Major Cybersecurity Bill
The long-awaited, wide-ranging cybersecurity legislation that would update the laws that govern how the federal government secures its information systems as well as help safeguard the vital private networks in which American society depends on was introduced in the Senate … Continue reading
Posted in Business Identity Theft, Business Law, Identity Theft Protection, Military, Security Culture
Tagged Bruce Demarest, Carson City, Computer Security, Department of Defense, DOD, Identity Protection, Nevada, NV, Privacy Rights Clearinghouse, Reno, Senate, Sparks, Transport Layer Security, United States Department of Homeland Security
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Is Your Business Compliant with FACTA Disposal Rule?
FACTA – Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act A small business can be liable to a federal fine of $2,500 per employee or even a class-action lawsuit under FACTA laws. Congress passed FACTA legislation in 2003 to protect consumers against … Continue reading
Posted in Business Identity Theft, Business Law, Identity Theft Protection
Tagged "Identity Theft", Bruce Demarest, Carson City, FACTA, Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Federal Trade Commission, Identity Protection, Identity Theft Shield, Nevada, NV, Reno, Sparks
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Are Your Employees on the Clock 24×7?
Employers have liability when employees commit crimes using company resources. The liability could also involve personal devices that are used for work. Does your employment policy cover employee owned devices? Employers need to be aware that misuse of company smartphones, … Continue reading
Posted in Business Identity Theft, Business Law, Identity Theft Protection
Tagged "Identity Theft", Attorney, Bruce Demarest, Carson City, Employment Policy, ID Theft, Identity Protection, Identity Theft Shield, IdentityTheft, Nevada, NV, OverTime, Personally identifiable information, Reno, Smartphone, Sparks, SSN
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Bruce Demarest Creating Cultures of Security 