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Understanding Data Privacy Regulations - Expert Allies

Face it:  Personal information is the new currency.   Unfortunately, it can be used without your consent for various purposes – from fraud to tailored marketing campaigns. In order to limit potential damage, various jurisdictions have implemented stringent data privacy regulations. Among the most notable ones are GDPR, CCPA, the Australian Data Privacy Regulations, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS.  That’s a lot of words, we know. It can get a bit confusing.  That’s why we took it upon ourselves to create a g...

Methods for Data Encryption - Expert Allies

Do you think your data is safe online? If you answered no, then you are correct.  Whether it’s personal information, financial records, or confidential business data, it’s crucial that you ensure sensitive information is protected from unauthorized access.  Especially if you own a business. Enter data encryption, the unsung hero of online security. You’ve probably seen those two words in many texts, but do you know what’s behind them? Or what types of data encryption are there? Can you train you...

RedNote Statistics and More: Everything You Need to Know - Expert Allies

It’s the talk of the town. (Or more like the world.) America banned TikTok. Various experts discussed this course of action, millions of users of the platform protested it, and the owner company ByteDance argued relentlessly with the US government. The ban still went into effect. For just a few hours, but still. Things will probably never be the same for the app. Facebook ads are already showing up, along with a lot of Trump content. As a result, many people have decided to seek alternatives. On...

How to Navigate IR35 Regulations When Using IT Vendors - Expert Allies

Do you need the IR35 rules explained in a simple manner? We’ve got you.  Let’s start from the beginning: The regulations were first introduced in 2017 and 2021. They served as updates to the laws governing off-payroll work that the UK government had planned to abolish.  The goal? To ensure that the contractors companies employ, if sourced through third parties, are suitable for that status and should not be paid directly from payroll. It’s because there were some concerns that taxes were not bei...

Ransomware Basics - Expert Allies

We have good and bad news. Let’s start with the bad one: Ransomware attempts are inevitable. It is one of the most dangerous and costly threats to organizations of all sizes. With attacks increasing in both frequency and sophistication, no business is immune. From healthcare institutions to financial giants and small businesses, ransomware has become a nightmare scenario. Wait! There is good news: You can fight back. While no organization can completely eliminate the risk of a ransomware attack,...