Privacy Training Articles

You already know about the benefits of a Clear Screen Policy — now it’s time to implement one in your organization. Click for free clear screen policy templates.

You already know about the benefits of a Clear Desk Policy — now it’s time to implement one in your organization. Click for free clear desk policy templates.

Does the thought of making your organization privacy complaint seem like the last item on your priority list? Becoming privacy compliant is not an option for most organizations — it’s the law.

Whenever your organization hires any new staff, such as a general employee, volunteer, or contractor, a privacy officer will usually be responsible for conducting, monitoring, or performing introductory and refresher privacy training.

This can seem like a daunting task for new privacy officers, especially if the role of the privacy officer is new in your organization and there is no …

As hard as we’ve tried, the world has not gone paperless yet. Paper documents allow important information to be easily recorded and shared. But just like deleting documents on your computer doesn’t mean they are securely deleted, throwing paper into the waste basket or recycling bin doesn’t mean they will be securely destroyed. Once your [...]

Your organization donates retired computers to a local charity, and only six months later, its name is found on the front page of the …

A five minute coffee break can turn into an hour away from your desk. If your organization places any value on its sensitive information…

In addition to saving your organization money, a clear desk policy will help your organization’s compliance with basic privacy and security principles.

The key to hiring your organization’s first privacy officer shouldn’t be a secret. Follow these helpful tips to hire the right privacy officer who fits your organization’s needs.