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Java Function Exposes All Android Users to Bitcoin Theft, Highlights Errors &...
This summer, Bitcoins may have received more hype than Justin Bieber. But recently, the digital currency has been in the news due to a cyber security flaw, which sheds light on security and liability...
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Data Security Remains Top Concern about Cloud Computing Options
“Cloud Computing: Key Trends and Future Effects,” a study recently published by IDG Enterprise, highlights that, though cloud hosting and computing programs (including IaaS and SaaS) are growing in...
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Build a Better Acceptable Use Policy: 3 Key Elements
Any organization that offers members access to the Internet or an intranet (including universities, schools, government entities, and businesses) needs an acceptable use policy (AUP) to outline the...
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A $2,500 Investment That Can Save Computer Consultants Hundreds of Thousands
For many IT professionals, striking out on their own to launch an independent computer consulting or IT consulting practice is a thrilling step: it means freedom from a restrictive office atmosphere,...
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The IT Professional’s Guide to Getting an E&O Claim Covered Every Time
For IT contractors and owners of small technology businesses, Errors & Omissions Insurance (aka Professional Liability) is one of the most important insurance coverages to carry. Why? For two...
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HITECH: The Strictest Data Protection Law
In the age of big data, data protection laws are among the most important pieces of regulation for IT companies and independent consultants who work in technology fields. This month marks a major...
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What Is Cyber Liability?
Take a minute to think about the kind of data you personally send across the Internet. When you order a new book through Amazon.com, your credit card information is transmitted. You download a new app...
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New Worries about the Hidden Cost of Cloud Computing
This summer, Forbes, Computer Weekly, and IBM all published articles expressing concern about the hidden costs of cloud computing. As they say, where there's smoke there's fire.What has gotten everyone...
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Data Breach Solutions: What You Can Learn from Adobe's Massive Data Breach
Last week, Adobe revealed it was the victim of one of the largest data breaches in a decade. Cyber criminals stole the software giant's source code for Adobe Reader and the credit card information for...
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5 Ways Web Programmers Can Be Sued
Freelance web programmers deal with a lot of uncertainty. They often piece revenue together from a patchwork of client contracts and may not know what project they'll be working on in a week.With all...
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Web Design Insurance Defends Freelancers from Lawsuits
As a web designer, you know a lot of work goes into making an attractive, secure, and functional web site for clients. Unfortunately, the intricate, multi-layered nature of your work also means you’re...
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Technology Errors & Omissions: Google’s on the Ball
If you use Google, you’ve probably noticed the blue dialog bar that’s been appearing on the search engine’s home page announcing updates to its Terms of Service. One of the most significant changes...
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What Developers Can Learn from Obamacare's Website Problems
The recent struggles of HealthCare.gov’s insurance exchanges highlight important liability concerns for web developers and IT professionals.To better understand the liabilities web developers face,...
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How to Get E&O For Less: Insurance Tips for Tech Businesses
Many business contracts require you to purchase Information Technology E&O Insurance, but before you sign up, let's take a look at the ways you can reduce the cost of that insurance.Identify Your...
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Data Leaks: 3 Questions Every IT Professional Needs to Know
They go by many names – data leaks, data breaches, identity thefts, cyber attacks – and just as many security measures IT professionals can put in place to protect their customer data and the financial...
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Common Risks for IT Project Risk Managers Part 1: Financial Exposures
While you may think you're unlikely to be sued, the reality is that more than half of all lawsuits target small businesses. As an IT project manager, you need to prepare for possible lawsuits, work to...
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E&O Disclaimers: Do They Hold Up in Court?
Theoretically, an E&O disclaimer can prevent you from being sued for mistakes or professional negligence.A web company might post a disclaimer saying it is not responsible for any its site, which...
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What Are IT Professionals Legally Responsibility For? (AKA, How to Avoid 3...
There are three key legal responsibilities IT companies need to understand in order to avoid lawsuits alleging errors and omissions, negligence in data protection, or theft of intellectual...
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Beyond E&O Insurance: Does Your IT Risk Management Plan Really Reduce Risks?
A comprehensive risk management strategy includes everything from rigorous software testing to how you choose between cloud-service vendors. It informs all your IT decisions and can play a major role...
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Common Risks for IT Project Managers Part 2: Legal Risks
When you sign a contract to work with a client, contractor, or subcontractor, you enter into a tangled web of errors and omissions liabilities. If anything goes wrong on the project, it’s common for...
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