Identity Theft
Two of the scariest words going these days. As an article in today’s Washington Post points out, it’s such a big problem that individuals, law enforcement, employers, and financial institutions must work together to have a chance at preventing it from happening.
Sometimes, something happens in the workplace that puts the identity theft fear of God in everyone. A list of social security numbers is mistakenly sent to a a lot of employees inside the company. A list of social security numbers is mistakenly sent to a lot of people outside the company. Other personal information about employees is emailed to people who have no business having the information.
It’s important for employers to have measures in place to guard against these sorts of mishaps. You have enough potential liability without creating this kind.
The Post article provides a lot of good advice about what individuals can do to prevent or deal with identity theft. It’s based on a personal story, so it feels sort of real. You may want to consider giving your employees all or parts of this article. Check it out.
Identity Theft Gets Personal: When a Debit Card Number Is Stolen, America’s New Crime Wave Hits Home
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