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Wrongful data collection explained

Organizations of all sizes and sectors may be subject to unlawful data processing claims. According to the International Association of Privacy Professionals, lawsuits focusing on whether organizations lawfully collect and use personal data have been steadily increasing. These claims can cause significant financial and reputational damage to companies. As organizations analyze the risks associated with personal data collection, they must

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Understanding the cybersecurity risks of QR codes

Quick response (QR) codes are a popular marketing, sales, payment and customer service tool for several businesses. However, as the presence of QR codes has become more prevalent, malicious actors have found ways to use them in phishing attacks and to spread malware. These vulnerabilities can lead to significant financial and reputational damage, and it is essential for businesses to

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Preventing workers’ compensation injury / illness during hurricane season

By Chris Kittleson, Director of Loss Control Technical Services – Public Risk Underwriters of Florida, Inc. During Florida’s hurricane season employees are exposed to increased risk of injury. Employees who are most likely to sustain injuries are those who perform work duties in preparation of the storm and perform hazardous work duties outdoors during the storm. Employees who deal with

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Foot safety in the workplace: Safety from the ground up

Walk this way to workplace foot safety Warm weather always means sandals, flip-flops and other casual footwear. While more comfortable in hotter weather, these styles may not always be the safest choice for the workplace. Feet are often overlooked when it comes to anticipating potential injury, but the right footwear can make all the difference between a debilitating incident or

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Workplace accidents and best practices for incident reporting

Why you should file incident reports Wherever there are people – employees, volunteers, customers – there will be accidents. It’s the Murphy’s Law of life. For this reason, we’re providing you with a list of best practices for incident reporting. No matter what type of organization you are, with your employees or people who visit your premises, chances are there

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Tips for your organization during and after a flood

What to do when your workplace is flooding and afterward This blogpost is an abbreviated compilation of Zurich’s When to activate your flood response plan and Flood recovery: What to do when the waters recede and is used with permission from Zurich. You and your employees have prepared for potential floods as best you can. You checked and shored up your building structure, you

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