Law360 (June 21, 2018, 12:51 PM EDT) — Phishing scams have become increasingly prevalent and sophisticated, and employers must worry about the fraud schemes more than ever.
According to a recent federal court decision, an employee who is tricked into sharing personal information in response to a phishing email can be seen as committing an intentional disclosure under the North Carolina Identity Theft Protection Act (NCITPA). As a result, the employer could face treble damages for the employee’s mistake, adding a new element to potential exposure for businesses.
The court’s decision itself won’t directly…
