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HRMAC’s International Interest Group hosted a lively panel discussion on Cybersecurity & Data Privacy on January 18. The panelists spanned several chief security officers, a chief technology and innovation officer, and a global mobility consultant of global risks, all of whom shared a wealth of knowledge, insight and personal experiences.

The discussion began with the question: What exactly is at risk and why there is a need for data security today? The answer is-protecting the pillars of a business, its people, process and technology. Security needs to be addressed on each level. Cybersecurity is crucial in maintaining data during its lifecycle from creation to storage, use and eventually when/how it’s destroyed.

In conclusion, this topic has a critical impact on human resources being one of the departments within each organization that holds the key to a large amount of sensitive data. Because of this, it’s of the utmost importance to raise the level of mindfulness when working with sensitive data as well as be aware of emerging privacy laws and be prepared by having a crisis management plan in place.

Cybersecurity & Data Privacy

...al Interest Group hosted a lively panel discussion on Cybersecurity & Data Privacy on January 18. The panelists spanned several chief security officers, a chief technology and innovation officer, and a global mobility consultant of global risks, all of whom shared a wealth of knowledge, insight and personal experiences. The discussion began with the question: What exactly is at risk and why there is a need for data security today? The answ...
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Proceed With Caution: Fitness Monitoring in the Workplace

... is not hitting their goals, who is not adhering to that action plan.” But privacy and workforce specialists warn the data could be abused to favor the healthiest employees while punishing or stigmatizing those who are less healthy, or who show signs of unhealthy behavior such as heavy drinking or drug use. “The more that employers know about their employees’ lives, especially outside the workplace, off-duty hours, the more potential control or ef...
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Technology as Sword and Shield. How Do We Uphold Civil Liberties and Privacy Rights in a World of Big Data?

Palantir is one of the most intriguing companies in the world. By building enterprise data platforms for some of the worlds’ most well-known institutions, its software is a hidden yet ubiquitous presence in Americans’ lives. Palantir operates at the nexus of government and technology, helping customers across the public, private and nonprofit sectors transform the way they use their data. Founded in 2003, Palantir’s software has illuminated t...
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Watch: Could a ‘Nudge’ Make You Better at Your Job?

..., combined with an understanding of human feeling and careful attention to privacy, can help organizations run better. Artificial intelligence coupled with behavioral science can improve recruitment, human resources and employee engagement. Bock says that he’s found success in giving employees small cues to help them make better decisions. Humu’s “Nudge Engine” combines that insight with machine learning to generate carefully timed prompts, remind...
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Take a Listen: Human-Focused AI with Fei-Fei Li

...ing AI’s future, especially as there are growing concerns about individual privacy, possible job displacement and algorithmic bias. AI is no longer a computer science only study, but a multi-disciplinary study in which social scientists, legal minds and others can engage with the technology community to benefit AI’s development and its application in people’s lives. Li says AI will play a bigger role in society, especially in terms of labor. Carol...
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Elevating Conversation Beyond Compensation and Succession

...it manages its workforce, leading to improved results. An emerging aspect of board responsibility is to ensure an organization has proactive and forward-thinking diversity practices, which cover areas such as wellness, mental health and social movements like #MeToo or TIME’S UP (#TimesUp)...