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Holding the Line: HR’s Rising Role in Data Security for Businesses
Data security is an IT problem, right? Not anymore. Now, HR professionals play an essential role in data defense — particularly for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).Legislative controls, such as GDPR, and evolving standards now prioritize granular control and oversight of employee data. While IT professionals are on the front lines of network and infrastructure security, HR pros are the first line of defense for employee data.“From a GDPR standpoint, there is no distinction between an employee and a consumer,” says…
Posted by: The ADP Team 20 May 2020 | 0 Comments
How to Make Single Sign-On a Success With Employees
Single sign-on (SSO) solutions are changing the security conversation. Federated sign-on offerings can help reduce IT help desk calls, limit credential sprawl and boost overall productivity. But many organizations still struggle when it comes to SSO implementation.Part of the challenge stems from expectations and the employee experience around SSO. How do businesses ensure single sign-on efforts are a success with staff?Skip the Security Talk (at First)The primary purpose of SSO is security. By implementing federated access, IT staff gain both…
Posted by: The ADP Team 16 Oct 2019 | 0 Comments
ADP Ranks among Elite Handful of Companies Worldwide with Approved Binding Corporate Rules for Global Data Protection
ADP® announced that it has received approval from the 28 European Union (EU) Data Protection Authorities to implement Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs) as both a data processor and data controller. To date, only a few global companies have secured this distinction. This approval means that ADP will implement the highest standards of global data protection both as a processor of clients' data and as a data controller for the personal data of its employees and other business associates.Binding Corporate Rules…
Posted by: 06 Mar 2018 | 0 Comments
General Data Protection Regulations – Why You Should Pay Attention
The European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect on May 25, 2018. According to the International Data Corporation, this new legislation represents the biggest change to data protection law in three decades. It requires organizations to comply with both large-scale GDPR standards and country-specific employment regulations.How do you ensure your organization is prepared for a smooth transition to GDPR guidelines? The GDPR’s tiered penalty system is strict, and mentions fines of up to €20 million or 4% of your…
Posted by: 04 Jan 2018 | 0 Comments
The EU GDPR: What to Know About the EU's General Data Protection Regulation
The European General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR), the most significant change to data protection in three decades, becomes effective on May 25, 2018. The regulation intends to strengthen individual data and privacy protection for individuals residing within the EU. Additionally, it intends to simplify the regulatory framework for international business by unifying data and privacy regulations. It will replace the Data Protection Directive from 1995.The Data Protection Directive 95/46/EC of 1995 was the European Union’s answer to the division of privacy regulations across…
Posted by: 13 Dec 2017 | 0 Comments