With less than a year to go until the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect, now is the time for small Australian businesses to prepare for compliance or face potentially crippling fines. You might not think it applies to you, however, if your business serves customers or individuals in the European Union, preparing […]
As with any online activity, running an ecommerce business can leave you exposed to a variety of risks. Before you launch your new venture, take some time to understand the risks of selling online, and how best to deal with them. [Note: This article is Part 4 in a seven-part series by Chris Dahl providing an […]
Document security is vital for any business. Errors in this area can lead to consequences like client confidentiality being broken or even identity theft. You might understand the importance of document security measures, but are your employees taking the same precautions? Below are some basic document security mistakes that even the most loyal employees make. […]
Protecting customer and company data is a major concern facing Australian businesses today. No doubt this business dilemma has been intensified by the rise in cyber attacks upon organisations of all sizes, affecting their ability to keep data secure. According to the Australian Signals Directorate cyber attacks on Australian businesses and government increased by 20 […]
Backing up business data is one of those tasks that many people know they should be doing but often gets put to the bottom of the business owner’s priority list.
According to Gartner, two out of five businesses disappear within five years if they suffer a major IT outage.
Australian consumers hold mobile app providers responsible for the security of the personal data collected by the app, according to a new survey.
In the online world, terrors aren’t reserved for Halloween. Hackers haunt the web, looking to use personal information against you. Here’s what you need to know.
With the increasing popularity of free services like DropBox and YouSendIt, do you really know where your shared business files are going or who has access to them? Here are some important safety considerations for every small business owner.
From shoe shopping to privacy concerns, big data has big implications.
