Identity Theft

Identity theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the U.S., and much of it revolves around the workplace. The federal government has taken a stand by passing the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act and the Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act. But employers must react similarly by erecting legal defenses, including safeguarding personnel files that contain such information as employees' Social Security numbers, as prescribed by many state statutes.

 

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NEWS/ARTICLES

Putting The "Security" Back In Social Security Numbers 

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Record-Keeping Practices Must Address Record-Losing Incidents

Identity Theft Necessitates Securing Employees' Personal Data

Identity Theft Protection Strategies For The Workplace

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FAQs

1. How can an employer protect employee records from the threat of identity theft?
   
   
2. What additional steps can an employer take to keep employee Social Security numbers confidential?
   
   
3. What can an employer do to monitor its data destruction procedures?

 

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Identity Theft: A Workplace Threat Not To Be Taken Lightly