Data Privacy & Security for Businesses

Data Breach Awareness: Data Privacy & Security for
Businesses
 
There were 1,093 reported data breaches in 2016 – approximately 36 million records exposed.
Understanding the common causes of data breaches and identifying data security risks within your business is the first line of defense in protecting your company and valued customers.
The Wisconsin Bureau of Consumer Protection offers a presentation on data security and data breach awareness. We will look at recent data breaches, common causes and why small to medium size businesses are targeted. We will discuss ways to identify risks within your company and how to minimize them. We will review best practices for setting data privacy and security policies for your business. You will also be given helpful resources to take with you, including a guide for small businesses.