4 types of identity theft HR can help prevent

October 28, 2008 by
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HR departments hold a lot of personal information about employees — which makes HR a big target for hackers.

There are four big types of HR info criminals would love to get their hands on, according to Michael Hall, who spoke at a recent Society for Human Resources Management conference in Atlanta.

Here’s what to keep a close eye on:

  • Financial info, like bank account numbers for direct deposit
  • Driver’s licenses and other forms of ID employers needed for I-9 verification
  • Social Security Numbers, and
  • Medical information contained in health insurance documents.

How HR can help

Hall recommends working closely with IT to make sure all electronically stored information is safe from outsiders, as well as inside threats.

Also, companies should train employees — especially HR staffers — on how to protect data from being lost or stolen.

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