What Is an Incident Response Plan? The Collection and Evaluation of Evidence

by Tori Thurmond / July 18th, 2023

As of 2022, 83% of organizations have had more than one data breach, costing those organizations millions of dollars in damages. In today's cyber-landscape, companies are no longer wondering if they will ever experience a breach but when a breach will occur. Developing an Incident Response Plan is imperative for when an organization thinks they may have experienced a data security breach or security incident. One of the most important…

Understanding Gramm Leach Bliley (GLBA) Compliance and Personally Identifiable Information

by Benjamin Wright / August 9th, 2018

 What is the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act? The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) is a law that requires all financial institutions in the United States to safeguard their consumers’ sensitive data. GLBA applies to financial institutions such as organizations that offer financial or investment advice, provide consumer loans, or process consumer financial information. Regardless of the type of institution, under the Safeguards Rule, GLBA lays out four techniques that all financial institutions must follow in…

Advice for Making Legal Agreements via Electronic Communication

by Benjamin Wright / August 9th, 2018

 How Should I Make Legal Agreements via Electronic Communication? Electronic communications have become an integral component of conducting business in today’s society. Agreements and contracts are formed over email, text messages, and other various collaborative platforms such as Office 365 or Google Drive. Though hard copy paper contracts still exist, digital contracts offer more accessibility, the ability to track changes, and a way to collaborate via electronic communication. Digital…

Non-Disclosure Agreement Risks – When and How to Sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement

by Benjamin Wright / August 9th, 2018

 What Risks are Associated with Signing a Non-Disclosure Agreement? Non-disclosure agreements (NDA) are often used in the technology world as a form of legal control. Many organizations even exchange NDAs amongst themselves; however, an NDA is never risk-free. When looking at an NDA from the perspective of an organization that is asked to sign an NDA that favors another party, that organization is being asked to agree to the…

Monitoring Employee Records and Communications Best Practices

by Benjamin Wright / July 31st, 2018

 Should Companies Monitor Employee Records and Communications? When organizations supply their employees with personal electronic devices, such as laptops, cell phones, or tablets, they will often have a policy or contract that explains that the employer reserves the right to monitor employee records and communications while they’re using company-owned equipment. Although these devices are used for personal communication as well as work reasons, such policies exist to ensure that…