It’s likely 2022 will be remembered as the year of the data breach. From Optus to Medibank, it’s clear no organisation is immune from the reaches of cybercriminals.
As a professional working in global mobility management, you well understand the importance of keeping your assignees’ personal data safe. It is a tricky and multi-faceted task, and while you may be confident in your company’s ability to protect personal data, what about that of your vendors?
From movers to real estate agents to storage facilities, there are plenty of people involved in the process … and plenty of ways a data breach could occur. BlueVoyant, a cyber defence platform, recently commissioned a global survey into 3rd party cyber risk management. They found a staggering 97% of respondents had suffered a cybersecurity breach because of weaknesses in their supply chain in the past 12 months.
So how sure are you that all your vendors comply with the necessary regulations to safeguard your company’s and assignees’ personal information?
In this article, we’ll explore this issue, as well as offering ways you can protect your assignees, specifically by using vendors with certified data compliance systems.
Varying global data security legislation – a sticking point for global mobility management
A major part of relocation and mobility management involves sharing employees’ personally identifiable information (PII) with your service providers. As many of these vendors are spread widely across the globe, they’re subject to different data security regulations and may have with varying levels of compliance.
The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is perhaps the strongest in the world, and has resulted in many other countries fast forwarding their data protection efforts to ensure continued trade. However, some are still grappling with this task, not only in updating their data protection laws, but working out how to effectively enforce them.
This environment is certainly challenging for those working in global mobility. There are however, things you can do to ensure the vendors you’re currently using – and opt to use in future – are well up there when it comes to their data security prowess.
The right global mobility tool for your data security needs
To address ever-rising data security threats, there are now management platforms that are built with robust security measures for the entire global mobility lifecycle. Our system, MAI Grace, is one of those.
While it focuses on providing your staff and assignees with a seamless and user-friendly experience, it is also GDPR compliant, containing stringent security checks by requiring two-factor-authentication and single sign on.
MAI Grace is securely hosted in the cloud and your organisation’s data is held in a separate, encrypted database so it can’t be seen or accessed by unauthorised users. Our service provider, MoveAssist, has ISO27001 certification, not just for their internal processes but also their software development cycle (this ensures their code undergoes constant vulnerability checks).
An example of one of MAI Grace’s security functionalities is the control you have over data. Using a firewall, you can set who gets to access what by location, with the ability to set individual editing, sharing and deleting permissions. This means employees only have access to the information they need to perform their role, and no more than that.
Further support
At Grace, we understand your commitment to ensuring a smooth transition for your employees and their families when relocating for a new assignment, and that it’s as important to dedicate as much care to their personal data as their move.
If you would like to find out more about the security features of our MAI Grace global mobility solution, or how it can help you work smarter, efficiently manage tasks and provide your assignees with a seamless and smooth relocation experience, request a MAI Grace demonstration today.
