#HR Privacy

[maharghaideovate]

Walking the Tightrope: How Sikkim Manipal University Tackles the HR Privacy Puzzle

Consider if you were an HR manager. This employee is not performing. You have health records on them; all of it makes sense, can it? Do you look? Do you use that information? That’s the ethical minefield that someday defines modern human resources. I’m old school in HR, and let me tell you, these ethical dilemmas keep me up at night more than my neighbors aspiring DJ careers. That’s why I’m…

[homucifer-ryotan]

This is Marsha Blackburn's reasoning for creating KOSA in a nutshell. Not realizing that not every teenager who learns about trans people online is gonna beg to get surgery (proof: I learned about trans people online when I was 15 or 16. Not once did I get a desire to change my gender, I was and still am fine with being cis). And even if they do, they can't do it without legal permission from their parents.

However since Marsha thinks she knows than better than younger trans people and their parents, KOSA will not only violate American's first amendment, but everyone else's online privacy (not just LGBT people's online privacy by the way) will be negatively affected. (Not to mention this.)

Please don't stop calling. Use everything below here, especially if you are an American.

[transformativeworks]

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[botgal]

Okay, now it does appear the rumors have been confirmed by official sources. HR 7891, the House version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), will indeed be put up for a full committee markup hearing alongside 10 other bills this coming Thursday at 10am PST.

This is not a full House vote yet, still in committee. So for greatest impact here, please focus on your specific reps who are in the committee if you can contact them to let them know you're against this bill.

[canon-gabriel-quotes]

Expect clip posting to slow down due to irl nonsense.

Also from the 11th to the 18th I won’t have any computer access and very little internet access but I’ll schedule a couple clips beforehand for that week 🫡

[the-tenth-arcanum]

mad scientist hair

[emily-mooon]

I’m kicking my feet and giggling abt it w you btw I’m solidarity

I’m yapping about her over popcorn :3

[morgenlich]

also if you were following me when i worked at taco bell you know i had no issues name dropping them when i talked about work bc i didn’t really worry about them bothering to hunt me down unless i posted smth REALLY egregious but, much as i genuinely enjoy working at [store], i definitely trust [store]’s corporate WAYYYY less in this regard and if you’re one of the people who knows what [store] is you can probably understand why sfdfd

[autisticeducator]

The DeSantis style anti-LGTBQ in education legislation has made it to the federal level and New York LGBTQ+ organizations are rightfully pissed at politicians who are even attempting to support this.

One of them had a very public meeting with Congressman Lawler (NY-17) for being the massive hypocrite he is.

I want to have some faith in the Democrats in the Senate, many who are up for re-election in 2024 and 2026, to block this garbage of a bill.

Contact your US Congressperson and tell them not to support HR 5/Parents Bill of Rights Act. This act is literally terrifying.

[carp-esh-ove-lem]

girlie tell me Why i saw someone say that an internet person lying abt what timezone they were in was quote 'privacy but extreme'

[wellenklavier]

job just told me i dont have a dorm roommate assigned right now best thing ive ever heard in my entire life 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[maharghaideovate]

Walking the Tightrope: How Sikkim Manipal University Tackles the HR Privacy Puzzle

Consider if you were an HR manager. This employee is not performing. You have health records on them; all of it makes sense, can it? Do you look? Do you use that information? That's the ethical minefield that someday defines modern human resources. I'm old school in HR, and let me tell you, these ethical dilemmas keep me up at night more than my neighbors aspiring DJ careers. That's why I'm really, really impressed at how Sikkim Manipal Distance Education MBA is preparing this next generation of HR pros to navigate through these murky waters. Being recognized among the top distance MBA colleges in India, Sikkim Manipal’s program isn't just about textbook learning—it’s about developing the skills needed to handle the complexities of real-world HR challenges.

The Privacy Paradox

The thing is, companies need to operate off of data. They need to know if you're coming, doing the job, and not taking off with the coffee fund money. Employees? They like to keep their personal lives private. Its the textbook case of an unstoppable force meeting an immovable object. Sikkim Manipal understands that. They're not just instilling a culture of memorization of privacy laws in their students (which, frankly, is important enough too). They are going deep into the messy, real-world situations where HR professionals question their life choices every single day.

Case Studies: More Drama Than Your Favorite TV Show

One of the coolest things Sikkim Manipal does is use case studies. Not Grandpas hypothetical scenarios—more like ripped from the headlines, holy cow, this actually happened. I recently attended a class. There the professor introduced a scenario involving a company wellness program collecting health data that could possibly affect promotions. The debates that followed were hotter than my last attempt at making curry.

Students faced questions like:

· Is it permissible to use health data as part of employment decision-making?

· How do you balance the business interest in maintaining a healthy workforce against an employee's right to privacy?

· Suppose you know something that would benefit an employee but they have not volunteered that information. What do you do?

Well, easy answers there were not, and that was kind of the point.

Tech: The Double-Edged Sword

Now, lets add some high-tech magic to the mix. Sikkim Manipal is not just delivering HR 1.0 but also providing the new generation with AI-driven decision-making and algorithm-based productivity tracking.The curriculum addresses such vital questions as: How will HR tools, based on AI, not facilitate the perpetuation of bias?What are the ethical implications of productivity tracking software?How do you protect employee data in an age of constant cyber threats?Its enough to make your head spin, but these students are diving in headfirst. Theyre learning to be not just HR professionals, but ethicists, tech experts, and privacy advocates all rolled into one.

The Human Touch in a Digital World

And what really excites me about the Sikkim Manipal approach is that I never feel like they lose sight of the human element. Through all the pretty words about data and privacy and organizational needs, the focus always comes back to the individual employee.

They teach students how to openly share data usage, fight for the rights of employees, and make trust cultures. And why? At the end of the day, all fancy tech and worldwide data arent going to save you if your employees dont trust you.

Future of Ethical HR

Watching these students navigate complex ethical dilemmas gave me hope for the future of HR. They are not learning how to merely check boxes but rather to be critical thinkers, question assumptions, and always, always put people first. So next time when filling out that HR form and wondering whether they really need to know that, breathe a sigh of relief. Chances are the person on the other end of the paper is a Sikkim Manipal Distance MBA grad who has given a lot of thought to the very question.

[homucifer-ryotan]

Okay I have calm down now despite still being disappointed. We still time to stop KOSA.

The 3 posts here will give everything you need to oppose KOSA.

[falseficus]

everybody’s always on writing prompts like “what if there was a world where everyone had a timer ticking down to their death… but you met someone whose timer said infinity!” or “what if everyone had their cause of death tattooed across their forehead… but you met someone whose forehead said THE CREATURE!” Enough -

enough. stop with the shock value. there is no need to insert THE CREATURE; the benign concept of such a world is horrifying enough. not even in urgency, but just in banal, everyday interaction. imagine you meet someone and their timer says two years. not tomorrow, not urgently soon, but two years. enough to do quite a lot. they could fall in love in that time - could they get engaged? have a baby? you might otherwise get to know them, befriend them, but perhaps you opt not to, make a conscious choice not to invest in your own grief. what balancing act would every individual person have to participate in - I have ten years, is that long enough to be a good mother to children? is that long enough to secure a caretaker for my own mother? my wife will die a few months before me. my newborn’s timer reads nineteen years.

and cause of death. you interview for a job and emblazoned across the healthy, smiling face of the HR lady is MALNUTRITION. your country is prospering, safe, but every person you meet on the street from the babies to the old women read BOMB. BOMB. what kind of havoc would fate wreak on the world? what about the loss of privacy? how would that shape our notions of hope? idk man I think a lot of those ancient poems were right, and the fates are monsters. I’m interested by the framing of these ideas as trite horror tales when the premises themselves are so much more disturbing if simply taken to their logical ends

[botgal]

any news on KOSA? I heard it might possibly mark up soon

The most recent news I've heard is that it may be marked up in the House Energy and Commerce Committee as soon as July 23. So if any of your reps are in that committee I recommend calling and emailing them now to tell them your opinion on the matter.

But at the very least in the Senate I've heard that Senators Ron Wyden (Oregon) and Rand Paul (Kentucky) are still roadblocking the thing from going through on unanimous consent despite Schumer pushing it. Which means that at this point it looks more likely that Schumer would be forced to put it to proper floor discussion which could take longer and could give the possibility to cut or alter things like the Duty of Care and any age verification issues.

That's all I know for now. So I recommend keeping an ear to the ground and to keep sending those opinions to your reps.

Edit: Apologies. The info source I based this on mentioned a markup of the APRA in the Senate Commerce Committee, rather than the House where there was a failed attempt to markup KOSA alongside ten other internet bills including the APRA. No news on a House markup just yet it seems. But still keep informed.

[ahalts]

Data Security and Privacy Concerns in HRMS Systems

Data security and privacy are critical concerns in HRMS systems, as they store sensitive employee information such as personal details, payroll data, and performance records. A breach in security can lead to identity theft, financial fraud, or misuse of confidential information. To mitigate these risks, HRMS platforms use encryption, multi-factor authentication, and regular security audits to protect data. Compliance with regulations such as GDPR and local labor laws is also essential to ensure employee privacy. By implementing robust security measures and adhering to data protection standards, organizations can safely manage employee data and maintain trust.

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