Protect your business. Stay abreast of the latest developments in the law of privacy and confidentiality, including use of confidentiality agreements, employee use of the Internet, and e-mail surveillance. Our next Workplace Solutions Workshop will focus on these issues. All business owners, managers, and human resources professionals are encouraged to attend. A continental breakfast will be provided.
Personal information is information that can be used to locate an individual online or offline.
Information such as hobbies and preferences is considered general, not personal. The FTC rules require businesses to post notices that disclose certain requirements including contact information for parental inquiries, information concerning what personal data will be collected and details about how that information will be used. Required items include posting online notices, obtaining parental consent and permitting parents to review all personal information provided. Guidelines must also detail a mechanism for compliance assessment, such as a procedure for random review of collection practices by an independent entity. Finally, guidelines must implement effective incentives for compliance, such as consumer redress options or voluntary payments to the U.S. Treasury for violations.