The advancement of technology has led to its increased usage across almost all businesses. However, at the same time, it also means that personal and confidential information is available online and can be easily accessed by third parties. While, on one hand, technology has made our lives better and more convenient, on the other, it has also exposed us to the dangers of data breaches, identity theft, and phishing scams.

Technology orientation and integration are essential for any organization, at the same time, it is also essential to protect our personal and confidential data. Here are a few ways you can ensure successful data protection:

  1. Controlling access to information: For all digitally stored information, it is essential to control access using passwords, firewalls and other security measures. For all other data that may not be online, it is important to ensure that the recipient is fully aware of the confidentiality obligations pertaining to the information. It is also important to maintain a record of what information has been disclosed, to whom and for what purpose.
  2. Using confidential disposal bins and shredders: If sensitive documents need to be disposed of, it is important that such documents are properly shredded or dumped in confidential waste bins. For all documents containing personal confidential information, shredding should be taken seriously to avoid issues of identity theft.
  3. Secure storage: All physical documents containing sensitive information should be stored securely in locked cabinets when not in use. For digital information, data encryption and access protection measures should be used to limit access to only people with proper authorization.
  4. Secure information sharing: You may take all measures for proper storage of confidential information within your premises, however, data breaches may happen when the same is being shared with a third party. If physical documents need to be delivered, it is important to use only trusted courier services or get them handed over by an employee of the organization. If a digital document needs to be shared with the third party, the email or file sharing program being used must be encrypted and only trusted service providers must be used.
  5. Employee orientation: When it comes to confidential information, it is never safe to assume that everyone in the organization is aware of the right way to deal with it. Employees should be clearly explained about when can and cannot be done with any information in the organization. Employee orientation to the steps to be taken to protect information should be an on-going process.

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