Security News > 2021 > March > How your remote employees may be sharing sensitive data
A report released Wednesday by data management firm Veritas revealed how employees are sharing company data while working remotely and offers advice on how businesses can regain control of that data.
Among the respondents, 71% admitted to sharing sensitive and business-critical company data using messaging and collaboration tools.
Sensitive data shared by remote employees in the U.S. includes client information, details on HR issues, contracts, business plans and even COVID-19 test results.
"Deals are being done, orders are being processed, and sensitive personnel information is being shared, all through video-conferencing and messaging platforms. It is now critical for companies to include this rapidly growing volume of data in their protection and compliance envelope. If they don't, the implications could be huge."
Create a policy for information sharing to help control the sharing of sensitive information.
Incorporate data sets from collaboration and messaging tools into your data management strategy using eDiscovery and SaaS data backup solutions.