Accounting Personnel, Don’t Fall for this W-2 Scam

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Tax season is nearly here, so it’s time to be on the alert for cyberattacks that target accounting office personnel. The IRS recently issued a warning that specifically mentions W-2 scams. The last few years have seen a significant rise in this type of phishing scam that begins with an innocent-looking email. A cybercriminal poses … Read more

How a Data Security Breach Could Sink Your Dealership

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Let’s say there are only two Ford dealers in particular city, and both dealerships sell the same cars at virtually the same price. How do customers in the area choose which dealership to purchase from? As it turns out, the most likely deal-breaker in this scenario is reputation — 59% of consumers use it to … Read more

Automotive News: CCPA “Could Send Dealers Scrambling”

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Helion’s Jeff Mason contributes to reporting about the California data privacy law. December 12, 2019 – Automotive News, the leading trade publication for the auto industry, reports that the fallout of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which goes into effect January 1st, 2020, could be dramatic for the state’s auto dealerships. “Dealerships are data … Read more

More than Computers: Workplace Data Policies that California Dealership Teams Need for 2020

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Note: This post was created prior to the implementation of the CCPA. The law is now in effect as of January 1, 2020. Keep reading to learn more about CCPA compliance and how your dealership may be affected. Is It Time to Rethink Your Data Policy? On January 1, 2020, the California Consumer Privacy Act … Read more

Federal Consumer Data Privacy Act in the Works

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Note: This post was created prior to the implementation of the CCPA. The law is now in effect as of January 1, 2020. Keep reading to learn more about CCPA compliance and how your dealership may be affected. Do you think that compliance with the proposed FTC Safeguards Rule, the California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA) … Read more

Not Ready for the CCPA? Take These Steps Before January.

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Note: This post was created prior to the implementation of the CCPA. The law is now in effect as of January 1, 2020. Keep reading to learn more about CCPA compliance and how your dealership may be affected. By now California dealers are aware of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which takes effect in … Read more

Who Are Cybercriminals?

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Remember the movie “War Games?” A teenager hacked into a computer and unwittingly almost started a nuclear war. In the late 60s, a famous phone phreak dubbed “Captain Crunch” figured out a way to make long-distance phone calls for free using a toy whistle from a box of Cap n’ Crunch cereal. These examples established … Read more

A Consumer Data Privacy Revolution is Underway

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Note: This post was created prior to the implementation of the CCPA. The law is now in effect as of January 1, 2020. Keep reading to learn more about CCPA compliance and how your dealership may be affected. Consumer privacy concerns are sweeping the nation and lawmakers are taking notice. In the first six months … Read more

How to Know if Your Auto Dealership Is Ready for the SHIELD Act

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A wave of consumer privacy legislation is sweeping the U.S., leaving many auto dealerships uncertain about compliance and concerned about potential impacts on business. One such law is New York’s Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security (SHIELD) Act, which passed in July 2019. When the law takes effect in March 2020, businesses will be … Read more