Corporate Risk Intelligence
Protecting a Business From Employee Data Theft
Client lists, pricing and designs usually leave with a person, not through a breach.
6 min read · Alpha Intel Advisory
The Exit Window
Most misappropriation occurs in the weeks around resignation — downloads, forwarded material, and contact with clients before the notice period ends.
Lawful, Practical Controls
Prevention is largely administrative rather than technical.
- Access rights reviewed and reduced on notice, not on the last day
- Documented exit acknowledgement of confidentiality obligations
- Client communications routed through shared accounts
- Contractual clarity on ownership of work product
If It Has Already Happened
Establish the facts through your own records and lawful external enquiry, and take legal advice before acting. Do not access the individual's personal devices or accounts; unlawfully obtained material damages the case it was meant to support.
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