Solution Set

Issues such as privacy, fraud, security, and corporate accountability mean that every organization should already have some process in place to monitor and limit employee actions in the workplace.

(10-Sept-10) Analysts from Info-Tech Research Group recently examined green IT initiatives, seeking to determine what contributed to their success—or failure. Four factors helped initiatives succeed: a strong and well-communicated adoption...

Solution Set

This solution set will help IT leadership respond to expectations from the business to develop a privacy strategy by defining IT's privacy compliance responsibilities.

Template/Policy

A number of legislative issues can pose a liability to organizations that fail to properly dispose of obsolete computers and other electronic equipment. Use this document to gain a better understanding of what environmental laws have passed and...

Non-disclosure and non-compete agreements have their place in a business environment, but they are often neither necessary nor enforceable. Sidestep a "me too" approach to protecting intellectual property through agreements and avoid wasting...

Template/Policy

A non-compete agreement is typically invoked to protect an organization's client base and intellectual property against inappropriate use by a former employee or contractor. Use this template to provide a structure for a document that specifies...

Template/Policy

Non-disclosure agreements (also known as confidentiality agreements) prohibit the communication of certain non-public business information by individuals. Use this template to provide a structure for documenting a confidentiality and...

SharePoint can help healthcare organizations improve internal communication and streamline business processes, but it can also increase the risk of HIPAA violations. Take advantage of SharePoint's built-in security features to facilitate compliance.

A variety of electronics recycling laws, across many jurisdictions, have come into effect recently. Understand why these laws are being enacted; learn about the impact on the IT department, and how producer responsibility programs and consumer...

Lawyers' laptops and flash drives are prime targets for theft, and the consequences can be disastrous for the firm. A simple, inexpensive encryption tool will safeguard sensitive client data from thieves.

Confused about which e-mails to retain, and for how long? IT leaders must demand clear guidance from the enterprise. IT can influence retention policy formation by advocating for legal input, providing technical guidance, and drawing from...