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companies are legally allowed and required to keep records of

transactions and other information.

ONLINE SECURITY AND DATA PROTECTION

Operating business in a secure online environment can help

companies meet their legal obligations to keep customers' information

private. Providing online security is also critical in managing risk in

business and in building and maintaining customer confidence and trust.

ONLINE SECURITY

Companies need to put security measures in place to make sure

organization-wide safe use of Internet. Companies should include online

security in their business planning, particularly in risk assessment. There

are some recommended practices to ensure online safety of companies.

Companies should install security software and update it regularly to

reduce the chance of getting viruses on your computer. Companies should

turn on automatic updates so that all their software receives the latest

fixes. Companies should implement string passwords policy that also

requires regular change of passwords. Companies should advise their staff

not to click on links or attachments received via emails and do not share

any personal or financial information about themselves, their friends or

family.

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