Millions of employees ordered to stay at home to limit the spread of coronavirus are using videoconference platforms to stay connected.

But as companies have scrambled to convert their office workforces to stay-at-home, many have had to deal with employees unfamiliar with videoconferencing, as well as those working on personal laptops and unsecure connections. Companies have been left to balance the need to communicate regularly with employees with risks involving data privacy and cyber-security.

Aaron Nicodemus is the Editor-in-Chief of Compliance Week. He previously worked as a reporter for Bloomberg Law and as business editor at the Telegram & Gazette in Worcester, Mass. Email: aaron.nicodemus@complianceweek.com LinkedIn:...