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Wife blows spy’s cover on Facebook


July 13, 2009 by Valerie Helmbreck
Posted in: Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law

You’d think some people would know better when it comes to keeping sensitive information off the Web.

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Spammers harvesting e-mail addresses on Twitter


July 9, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Online recruiting, Security and law

Many companies use Twitter to recruit employees or market products. But if you’re using the site, here’s a tip that could save you a lot of headaches:

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Third of IT workers snoop confidential info


July 8, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: IT staffing, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law

One of an IT department’s biggest nightmares: staffers using their access privileges for illegal or unethical purposes. That kind of behavior may be more widespread than you think.

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Verifying SSNs: New system may not be worth the trouble


June 29, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Applicant background screening, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law

The Social Security Administration has unveiled a new method for verifying hires’ social security numbers. Will it make HR’s life any easier?

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New legal pitfall when exempt employees e-mail


June 23, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law

Mandatory furloughs have become a common way for companies to avoid layoffs. But here’s one thing those companies need to look out for:

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Not so fast: IRS backtracks on cell-phone tax


June 22, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Communication, Security and law, Special Report

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Last week, the IRS announced a proposal to start collecting taxes on employees’ personal use of work-issued cell phones. A few days later, the agency had a change of heart.

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E-Verify rule delayed yet again


June 22, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Applicant background screening, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law

Ready for the feds’ E-Verify mandate that’s supposed to take effect at the end of this month? If not, don’t worry about it.

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Execs committing electronic theft, too


June 18, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law

Job losses have ignited a new security threat — theft by departing employees. And who’s doing it may surprise you.

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Did cameras violate employees’ privacy?


June 17, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law

When trying to catch an employee breaking the rules, is it possible to infringe on the privacy of other employees?

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How easy is your password to crack?


June 16, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Document retention, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law

Is your carefully chosen password as secure as you think it is?

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