Events
Confidentiality and Privacy in the Cyber Workplace
Schiff Hardin Labor and Employment Breakfast Seminar
June 03, 2008
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDTJoin attorneys from Schiff Hardin's Labor and Employment Group for this breakfast seminar taking place in the Schiff Hardin Conference Center, 6600 Sears Tower, Chicago.
Topics include:
"Confidentiality in the Virtual Office," by Linda K. Stevens
The borders of today's workplace extend beyond the office walls. Key employees are working — and accessing their employer's most sensitive business information — from home and from the road. How can the careful employer protect this information? What types of contracts, policies and practical secrecy measures are employers using successfully? When will a non-compete agreement provide protection, and when are non-competes vulnerable to challenge? What legal avenues are available to an employer whose information is in peril? This program will cover some practical and legal steps that employers can take to minimize the risk that valuable information will be taken or misused — and to effectively respond to suspected misappropriation when it does occur.
"Data Privacy: What You Must Do to Protect your Customers' and Employees' Data," by Chris L. Bollinger
Modern data privacy law is a patchwork of state and federal laws and regulations. What laws apply to the information that you collect and store? What should your organization do when a data breach occurs? Mr. Bollinger will discuss legal standards and best practices related to the collection and retention of personal information and provide guidance on complying with legal obligations relating to the disclosure of sensitive data.
"Keeping Employee Information Confidential," by Thurston C. Bailey
Employers collect a wide range of information about each of their employees, and federal and state law require that much of this information be retained. But storing employees' private information — whether in electronic or paper form — can open the door to identity theft, various torts, and violations of federal and state laws. What can employers do to protect employee information? What obligations does an employer have to protect this information? Mr. Bailey will discuss the legal requirements for securing employee data, including social security numbers, medical and health information, banking information and other confidential items, providing attendees with practical advice on how to comply with these requirements.
"Big Brother is Watching: How Far May Employers Go in Monitoring Their Employees?" by Matthew D. Lahey
As technology continues to advance and the frequency and scope of telecommuting expands, employers face new challenges in tracking and increasing employee productivity. How far may employers go in monitoring their employees in an effort to increase productivity and curb potential abuses? Mr. Lahey will discuss the limits of on and off-site employee monitoring through technology such as GPS tracking devices and surveillance cameras. In addition, this program will cover employment policies on computer and internet usage designed to minimize employee abuse.
Breakfast begins at 8:30 a.m. For more information and to register online, go to: http://www.schiffhardin.com/events/laborbreakfast_june08/.
