With data breaches on the rise this past year, HR departments must be aware of the risks when dealing with job applicants’ sensitive personal information. Resumes, correspondence and data from prospective hires are a gold mine for cybercriminals. Once this information is exposed, companies not only suffer financial and reputational loss, they can be prosecuted by federal regulators for failing to protect individuals’ sensitive information.
So how can HR and the companies they work for ensure this information is safe?
Deena Coffman, CEO of cybersecurity firm IDT911 Consulting, based in Scottsdale, Ariz., offered some tips on securing talent acquisition systems and safeguarding recruiting practices in a discussion with SHRM Online.
