Employee Privacy: A Priority For Your Business | Avast

Employee Privacy: A Priority For Your Business | Avast
Katie Chadd, 8 September 2020

Find out why employee privacy is so important and what measures can you put in place to protect your staff



No matter what kind of business you run, you will likely need to store employee information. Most organizations will store their employees’ data – such as addresses, medical information, and bank details – solely or partly online, in which case cybersecurity is vital. Ensuring cybercriminals cannot access and distribute sensitive information has a world of benefits. In this article, we will highlight the reasons why all businesses should be prioritizing employee privacy.
Why is data privacy important?
As data storage becomes ever more digitized, the ways in which private information can be stored is improving. However, this has also led to cyberattacks becoming more sophisticated. According to research by EY, CEOs and investors both rate national and corporate cybersecurity as the top challenge facing businesses
Any business is susceptible to an attack, but certain industries may find they are targeted more often. Healthcare, government agencies, and energy organizations are some of the most vulnerable to cyberthreats, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). 
There are plenty of cyberattacks that could harm your business. Ransomware, malware, and phishing are among the most common, and the detrimental effects these can have on your business can also vary – from losing vital information to productivity loss. 
Attracting and retaining talent
Ensuring that your employees are satisfied with their working conditions, including how their personal information ..

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