The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation requires every organization that collects sensitive personal data from those residing in the EU to ask for clear and specific consent before collecting that data. The three sample texts, created by Mark W. Kaelin for TechRepublic Premium, will provide a customizable framework for your organization to use and ...

The behind-the-scenes activity of a modern website and the systems that make it dynamically responsive are designed, programmed and constantly tested by the back-end developer. Back-end developers create, code and improve the server, server-side applications and databases that, when combined with front-end apps, help create a functional and seamless experience for the end user. Finding ...

Despite heightened efforts to address workplace diversity, equity and inclusion, many workers are still experiencing discrimination at work. Discrimination undermines workers’ enthusiasm, dedication and involvement, which may lead to decreased productivity. This policy makes it clear that an organization does not tolerate any form of workplace discrimination and sets standards and expectations for acceptable employee ...

For businesses, sustainability means maintaining the ecological, economic and holistic well-being of present and future clients. This entails taking into account the demands and necessities of individuals and society without jeopardizing the growth or wellness of the generations that follow. This customizable policy, created by Maria Carrisa Sanchez for TechRepublic Premium, defines a company’s commitment ...

Money laundering poses a detrimental impact on businesses and the economy as a whole. According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes, the amount of money laundered around the world in a single year is presumed to be 2–5% of global GDP, which is roughly $800 billion to $2 trillion. By enabling the ...

While the concept of virtual and augmented reality applications has been around for decades, the technological ability to render those experiences has been mostly out of reach. However, that is changing quickly. Within the next two to three decades, VR and AR applications and devices at the everyday consumer level will likely be as commonplace ...

Video surveillance is often a critical security feature for the purpose of monitoring both human and natural events (e.g., wildlife activity, hazardous weather or accidents/disasters). It can both prevent undesirable activity such as vandalism or theft, as well as provide details as to what occurred after the fact in the event such incidents take place. ...

Unmanned aircraft systems, more commonly known as drones, have quite literally taken off by performing many new and inventive commercial applications. Delivering packages, recording terrain, reporting news, documenting wildlife and even providing internet access are just a few of the functions drones can offer. The list is sure to grow longer and more diverse as ...

Developing and implementing both preventive security protocols and effective response plans is complicated and requires a security architect with a clear vision. This customizable hiring kit, written by Mark W. Kaelin for TechRepublic Premium, provides a framework you can use to find the best candidate for your organization. The kit includes salary details, a job ...

Organizations, regardless of size, should have a disaster recovery and business continuity plan. Such a plan helps IT pros create policies that address critical elements and processes that should be considered and implemented before a crisis occurs. This plan, written by Scott Matteson for TechRepublic Premium, provides a roadmap that organizations can follow. Featured text ...