Cybersecurity for Restaurants

Hacking is an increasing problem in our modern world.  Restaurateurs may think they are immune--serving people food and drink is a practice as old as time.  How can you hack a great meal? But the reality is that all businesses are dealing more with computers and information.  And in dealing with sensitive information, particularly others peoples’ sensitive information, it is important to stay safe.

The first thing people usually think of when it comes to hacks is losing customer data.  These losses can be extremely damaging to a business and its reputation.  But also important is employee or potential employee information.  Not long ago, McDonalds Canada had its career website hacked.  

A business may have much more valuable information about its own employees than its customers such as Social Security numbers and bank account information.

The truth is that the legal landscape on hack liability is in a bit of flux, but a number of states have consumer protection laws that…