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Data protection: Five tips on safeguarding data at the workplace
As most of the data breaches are done by staff members, there is need to put in place measures to reduce the risk of organisational data breaches as a result of staff negligence.
There is a lot of data that is exchanged in the workplace between the employer and the employee. The employer handles a lot of personal data for staff members, and this includes names, personal identification, tax registration number, NHIF and NSSF details. At times, staff give third party data like the names and contacts of next of kin for purposes of medical cover and other benefits like pension.
Employers also collect a lot of staff data like photographs during team events. The staff on the other hand, are privy to a lot of organisational data. This may include client contacts and lists, financial records, operational data, strategy and a lot of other data that belongs to both the organisation and third parties.
