News-to-Use

How Attackers Use Fake Benefit Notices and COBRA Scams

Cybercriminals continue to target employees and former employees using fake benefits communications designed to steal personal information, banking details, and ...
READ MORE

Why Prompt Reporting of Security Concerns Matters

In HR and benefits administration, employees and administrators handle sensitive information every day. While strong systems and controls are important, many security ...
READ MORE

U.S.-Only Access and Enhanced Protection Against Suspicious Activity

Protecting employee data and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements are core priorities at BAS. As part of our ongoing commitment to platform security, ...
READ MORE

Avoiding Shared Logins in HR and Benefits Administration

In HR and benefits administration, system access is often shared informally to save time or simplify workflows. While this may seem convenient, shared logins create ...
READ MORE

Recognizing Suspicious Requests in HR and Payroll

HR and payroll teams are frequent targets for fraud because they manage some of the most sensitive employee information and financial transactions within an ...
READ MORE

What Counts as Protected Health Information (PHI) in Benefits ...

Employers that offer health-related benefits often handle sensitive employee information, but not all data is treated the same under privacy rules. Understanding what ...
READ MORE

Question of the Week - HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices

Q: I heard the government released an updated model HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices. What is the HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices and when do employees receive it?
READ MORE

Best Practices for Safeguarding Personal and Health Data

Employers routinely collect and manage sensitive information as part of administering employee benefit programs. Enrollment records, dependent information, payroll ...
READ MORE

Embedded AI Tools and HR Data: Understanding the Risks

Artificial intelligence is increasingly built directly into everyday workplace software. Email platforms draft responses automatically. PDF tools summarize documents. ...
READ MORE

Strengthening Account Security with Multi-Factor Authentication

Protecting employee and benefits data requires more than a strong password. As cyber threats continue to evolve, layered security measures are essential to reduce the ...
READ MORE