Hospitals and doctors’ offices have four years to convert health records into digital documents. Will they be able to make the deadline? More…

Massachusetts has just put into effect a strict data security law — and don’t think that you can ignore it because your business is located outside the Bay State. More…

As the federal government gears up to pass a law requiring companies to help prevent data breaches, states are making their own rules. More…

Fax may be dying out, but many companies still need them to conduct business, especially with less tech-savvy clients. But these days, you are as likely to get junk faxes as real communications. More…

While companies are still struggling to figure what e-discovery rules mean for e-mail retention, experts say there’s a new area to start worrying about: More…

State governments, as well as the feds, are gearing up to give businesses an incentive to start telecommuting programs. More…

A major new federal data security law (Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009) is gaining steam and is going to set new, more precise rules for the management and safekeeping of corporate and government data. More…

Most companies now understand that all sorts of data on their servers is vulnerable to be dragged into court in the event of a lawsuit. But now it’s their metadata that’s under attack, and the change may mean more trouble yet. More…

When an employee’s caught looking at offensive Web sites, the person’s usually fired. But it’s not always that simple. Take this recent case, for example: More…

The legal liability for getting hacked is getting real, as a few recent news stories demonstrate — and Congress is working on even tougher rules. More…

A 25-year employee says he was wrongfully terminated after an ambitious co-worker falsely accused him of stealing used printer cartridges. More…

We all know that driving and text-messaging don’t mix. And the topic has gotten national recognition, with Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood recently calling it a “national epidemic.” More…

British police are battling an outbreak of new fake ID mills, all powered by high quality color laser printers. They’ve shut down at least 20 “ID factories” over the last year and a half. More…

There’s a new Facebook scam that everyone needs to watch out for. It involves cyber-criminals impersonating victims’ online friends. More…

Many companies run background checks while hiring to keep convicted criminals away from sensitive corporate data. Here’s a case where that strategy wouldn’t have worked. More…

Dell customers in New York who claimed the company defrauded them recently learned they could be eligible for restitution. Were consumers elsewhere in the country also victims? More…

Many businesses are turning to cloud computing for an affordable and scalable solution. Others are giving it serious consideration. But what are the legal dangers of keeping all that information in the cloud? More…

Thanks to new technology, many employees can get their work done anytime and anywhere. That sounds great to managers — but it could get the company sued. More…

The way e-mail’s used says a lot about a company’s culture. But can e-mail patterns tell you when a company’s about to go belly-up? More…

Many employers monitor employees’ e-mail use to prevent data leaks, harassment and other legal problems. In one recent case, a manager went a step further, putting his company on the hook for a violation of privacy. More…

It’s not just the Fortune 1000 companies. Even small-to-midsize companies are in danger of a receiving a subpoena from almost any direction, with demands for a quick turnover of electronically stored information (ESI). More…

While navigating the electronic discovery rules put into effect in 2006 can still be murky, one thing is clear: More…

Most IT managers have heard horror stories about tech staffers using their access privileges for illegal or unethical purposes. But that kind of behavior may be more widespread than you think. More…

If what this man says is true, IT may have to brace itself for a brand new user complaint. More…

A recent campaign by the federal government sends a clear message to all employers: Make sure your employment records are intact. More…

Do employees in your company use office computers to download music and video files? If so, they may be putting the organization at serious risk of data theft. More…

It’s not news that many employees are ignoring IT security policies. But who’s doing it might surprise you. More…

Electronic discovery rules have created huge legal headaches for companies struggling to get a handle on document management. And as a recent lawsuit shows, companies that aren’t up-to-date can get hit hard. More…

They heard loud and clear: The IRS recently announced a proposal to start collecting taxes on employees’ personal use of work-issued cell phones. After people complained, the agency had a change of heart. More…

Where are the sensitive documents in most danger of being stolen at many companies? Hint: They aren’t on the computer network. More…