Recent accusations of data mishandling have been causing Facebook serious problems, regarding the Cambridge Analytica scandals and the 2016 Presidential Elections of the United States. Facebook has been accused of leaking its users’ data to third parties and the company has to answer some serious allegations about that. [...]
Whether you are a freelancer, a small business owner, or a home office worker, there are some things you just cannot get by without. A reliable computer, a moderate workstation, a smartphone and some good quality software are must-haves for a conscious entrepreneur. [...]
We spend most of our lives at the office, it is kind of our second home. Disorganized space can lead to a significant drop in work effectiveness, so always aim for a clean and tidy environment around you. As spring (and spring cleaning) is approaching we decided to share some of our every-day tips for creating an organized workspace. [...]
Cybersecurity is on the rise, and as it is progressing at a huge speed, improvements in technologies are becoming better for both protecting our data, and for hackers and cyber-criminals to exploit it as well. For business organizations, this means a constant increasing in threats of cyber attacks towards them. Increased security measures are not just a for protecting data, but for protecting the infrastructure of the business as well. [...]
Going paperless today is quite an effective way to protect the environment and save us from some papercuts. A paperless office has a lot of pluses for your business, as almost half of the paper printed in offices ends up in the garbage by the end of the day, anyway.
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The differences on what counts as private information are varying, depending on which country we are talking about. In the EU, for example, an address, an e-mail address or a phone number already counts as sensible information, and companies can only use it if you agree to the terms. However, the social security number is not that highly protected, meanwhile, in the USA that code is the most valid link to your personal life. This is a huge difference: While in the EU a hacker cannot do much with a single social security number, in the US they can even apply for a loan or steal your whole identity. [...]
Today an increasing number of professionals choose to work on their own schedule, independently ad freelancers. Freelancing has long been present in professions like writing, editing, and design, and a variety of working arrangements are possible because of it. With the rise of digital marketplaces, offers to individuals for generating income have also grown significantly. These platforms are creating flexible opportunities for individuals who want to try this kind of work for themselves. [...]