Data Safety for Business – 3 Key Steps to Data Safety

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Protecting customer data is critical for businesses. Customers are increasingly deciding who they trust and do business with on the basis of their confidence in data privacy.

You can protect your data whether you are a small business or a large corporation. This includes identifying your data, the security threats to which you are exposed, and determining the best safeguards or controls for this information.

1. TAKE STOCKS – Know which personal information you may have in your documents and on your computer.

It’s vital to know what data you have, both physical and electronic, as this will guide the security measures that you need to take.

2. Limit what you save, and how you use it, to what is needed for your business.

It is tempting to gather information that may seem useful or interesting. However, if hackers are able to gain access and discover the information, it can cause serious problems. By limiting the amount of information you collect, you’ll be able to prevent data breaches and avoid the added cost of responding to them.

3. Verify and not store your data.

By requiring consent from users before they use your system, you ensure that only the data necessary for their job is collected and transferred. In this way, you protect your business against data breaches and also ensure compliance with GDPR regulations.