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Key Steps Employers Should Take Right Now A successful business will have clear privacy policies, effective data management practices, and a proactive approach to addressing privacy issues. The key steps to take to get ahead of common privacy risks right now include: Developing clear, written…Read More

The First Step To Take When Receiving A Privacy Complaint When you receive an employee privacy complaint, your first step should be to acknowledge the complaint and assure your employee that their complaint will be taken seriously. You should then conduct a prompt, thorough, and…Read More

Why A Written Privacy Policy Is Essential One of your best defenses against legal problems is a written privacy policy. This policy must provide clear guidelines on how your employees’ data will be collected, used, and protected. This policy helps ensure compliance with privacy laws…Read More

The Types Of Employee Data You Can Collect And Retain So what types of employee data are legally permissible for you to collect and hold on to? Statewide, you are lawfully allowed to collect and retain personal information, employment history, performance evaluations, medical information, and…Read More

Monitoring Workplace Communications The Right Way As a small business owner, you need to ensure productivity and protect your company's assets. Monitoring workplace email, phone calls, and messages is a common and often necessary practice. However, California law requires you to carefully balance these business…Read More

The Key Laws And Regulations Governing Employee Privacy In California Let’s start with the basic core laws and concepts that govern employee privacy in California. The California state Constitution defines privacy as an inalienable right that broadly applies to both public and private conduct. For…Read More