Two potential issues with automated matching, not just facial recognition are: ending up in files as a 'person of interest', 'subject of investigation' or whatever you want to call it, simply because you were in a potential match. This doesn't look good in deep background checks. And, what would be more troublesome, is spending time defending yourself in a preliminary investigation if authorities begin to rely too heavily on fuzzy matches, unless you track your every move.
I've walked away from numerous contracts that stipulate, in various ways, ownership off all intellectual property during the term of the contract. Everyone wants the most favourable and airtight (sometimes meaning vague) terms--so do you.
I am often successful when I point out that, as a advisor, I usually have my hand in several projects at once, I am being hired because I have specific domain knowledge that I am sharing, I make my living sharing my specific knowledge, and I am not a full-time employee (FTE). As an FTE, you will usually have less leeway. Be prepared and calm, make your case and move along quickly, don't drag it out. Most companies will not take a contract or NDA they didn't write, but it helps to have sample clauses and arguments that have been written or cleared with a lawyer ready that can speed along modifications.
Things to watch for and attempt to modify would include:
- All IP, products, inventions, etc., developed during the term of the contract - modify to be relevant in nature and/or during work times.
- Will not engage in or assist in business activities that are the same as the company's for NNN months - if you can't chuck it, narrow the scope down in nature and time. Is IT, or your speciality, a business activity? Do you know all their current or planned business activities--they won't tell you..
- Cataloguing IP - Do not engage in cataloguing any intellectual property so there is a "check list" of who owns what. It will never be complete, it will be a one way process, and you have just given away a stack of IP. However, do keep a notebook of IP you think is important, it may come in handy years later.
Also watch how you get paid and make sure termination clauses are equitable in both directions.
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Two potential issues with automated matching, not just facial recognition are: ending up in files as a 'person of interest', 'subject of investigation' or whatever you want to call it, simply because you were in a potential match. This doesn't look good in deep background checks. And, what would be more troublesome, is spending time defending yourself in a preliminary investigation if authorities begin to rely too heavily on fuzzy matches, unless you track your every move.
I've walked away from numerous contracts that stipulate, in various ways, ownership off all intellectual property during the term of the contract. Everyone wants the most favourable and airtight (sometimes meaning vague) terms--so do you. I am often successful when I point out that, as a advisor, I usually have my hand in several projects at once, I am being hired because I have specific domain knowledge that I am sharing, I make my living sharing my specific knowledge, and I am not a full-time employee (FTE). As an FTE, you will usually have less leeway. Be prepared and calm, make your case and move along quickly, don't drag it out. Most companies will not take a contract or NDA they didn't write, but it helps to have sample clauses and arguments that have been written or cleared with a lawyer ready that can speed along modifications. Things to watch for and attempt to modify would include: - All IP, products, inventions, etc., developed during the term of the contract - modify to be relevant in nature and/or during work times. - Will not engage in or assist in business activities that are the same as the company's for NNN months - if you can't chuck it, narrow the scope down in nature and time. Is IT, or your speciality, a business activity? Do you know all their current or planned business activities--they won't tell you.. - Cataloguing IP - Do not engage in cataloguing any intellectual property so there is a "check list" of who owns what. It will never be complete, it will be a one way process, and you have just given away a stack of IP. However, do keep a notebook of IP you think is important, it may come in handy years later. Also watch how you get paid and make sure termination clauses are equitable in both directions.