Human Resources’ Role in Data Privacy and Cybersecurity, Part I: The Basics
Welcome to our five-part series on human resources’ (HR) role in managing employee data privacy with grace, agility, and expertise. In this five-part series, each article will build on previous installments to help HR personnel feel more comfortable when tackling privacy issues as they arise. This first article serves as a basic introduction to some foundational definitions and concepts. Quick Hits HR personnel are vital in knowing the who behind a breach—who the employee is, who had access, and who will likely need assistance in maintaining firewalls. HR personnel need to know some basic vocabulary in order to assist in efficient and effective interteam communication and wider messaging. Repeated and regular training of all staff is a must as methods to gain access to private information grow and their detectability falls. Why HR Should Care About Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Response Human resources personnel are tasked with a lot—but when it comes to ...