Identity theft is now a bigger threat than ever. Besides the threat of lawsuits from employees or customers whose data is stolen, strict new federal rules now govern how you must dispose of sensitive information. Employers that don't comply can get hammered by penalties, damages, and attorney's fees.

To get you up to speed quickly on these new compliance obligations and to provide you with smart practices for protecting against identity theft, we’re bringing together two top experts for a 90-minute audio conference on Oct 20. They’ll give you the basics of compliance and advanced tips that can help your organization avoid trouble.

YOU AND YOUR COLLEAGUES WILL LEARN:

• The steps required to be in compliance with the new law that governs the destruction of employee records
• Policies, procedures and practices for using, storing and disposing of electronic and paper data that secure the confidentiality of your organization’s records
• The penalties you face if an employee’s or customer’s personal information is stolen
• How even well-meaning employers can be held liable if employee information falls into the wrong hands
• How identity thieves access sensitive information—and how to thwart them
• The low tech and high tech leaks that can subject your business to government fines and lawsuits
• What types of records must be kept separate to protect against identity theft
• How to restrict access to and safely maintain employee records that must be shared with third parities
• The important role of background checks in fighting identity theft
• How to choose the right firm to destroy employee data
• Recordkeeping practices for independent contractors and temporary help
• Why you must be extremely careful with employees’ Social Security numbers

ALISON SANDMAN, Esq., is with the Sacramento, California, office of Hanson, Bridgett, Marcus, Vlahos & Rudy, LLP. She specializes in labor and employment law. She has substantial experience in litigating employment discrimination, harassment, and retaliation cases at the trial and appellate levels in both state and federal courts. She has also defended employment-related tort and contract claims. In addition, Alison has successfully defended public sector clients in several federal jury trials involving civil rights and constitutional claims.

MIRIAM WUGMEISTER, Esq., is with the New York office of Morrison Foerster. She counsels clients regarding the collection, use, and transfer of personal information as organizations seek to comply with international data protection laws. She regularly advises global companies on multinational privacy compliance efforts including the consolidation of Human Resources data, global technology use and monitoring policies, centralization of customer data, and the implications of various national laws on direct marketing initiatives.

SHERMAN W. KAHN has broad experience with all aspects of complex business litigation with a particular emphasis on intellectual property and international issues. Mr. Kahn also counsels clients regarding intellectual property, licensing, and privacy issues. Mr. Kahn also provides advice to clients on information security and data breach issues.

This program has been approved for 1.5 recertification credit hours toward PHR and SPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certificate Insitute.