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Every business gathers information about customers and staff however certain information is considered personal, and is subject to regulation by privacy laws. In 2014, a disgruntled Morrisons employee leaked contact details for customers and staff. The company was fined because it violated privacy laws. This definition of personal information is a part of a number of global privacy laws including the EU General Data Protection Regulation.

This includes information about an individual’s behaviors, habits, and affiliations that can be used to identify them. Names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers can be used to identify an individual, along with images, videos, and recordings of conversations with your employees and customers. The GDPR also requires you to secure sensitive personal data, and it imposes specific disclosure and consent requirements on it.

Privacy laws all over the world offer greater protection for sensitive information. This may include biometric, health, or political affiliation information. You will need to obtain an explicit, unambiguous agreement prior to processing sensitive information. The level of security required will be determined by the laws of your jurisdiction.

You may need to take inventory of your computers, laptops and digital copiers to determine the location where you keep your personal information. You should inspect your computers, file cabinets as well as home computers, flash drives mobile devices, flash drive, and other equipment utilized by employees. You should also consider the personal information that your business receives from third parties and suppliers.