Be certain your data are protected
Reports are surfacing that there has been a breach of secure credit card data from banks issuing Visa card accounts. Small businesses must be vigilant in two ways: first, carefully examine your card statements to ensure that your cards have not been misused. I log onto my online account information daily to proactively address any problems. Second, if your business accepts credit card payments, you need to monitor pending state legislation dictating what businesses must do to protect credit card transactions and other personal data. Currently, more than 30 states require companies to notify individuals whose data has been lost or stolen. Massachusetts and Nevada are currently considering more stringent laws.