Monthly Archives: November 2009

Identity Theft Law: What Health Care Providers Need to Know

November 30, 2009 webmaster No Comments

Original article by Steven Toporoff As many as nine million Americans have their identities stolen each year. The crime takes many forms. But when identity theft involves health care, the consequences can be particularly severe. Medical identity theft happens when a person seeks health care using someone else’s name or insurance information. A survey conducted [...]

Creditors, Federal Trade Commission, Health Care Organization, Health Care Provider, Health Care Providers, Medical Records, Mortgage Company, Prevention Program, Red Flags, Scam Artists, Theft Prevention, Unpaid Bills, Warning Signs Cloud Computing, Email and Spam, Ethics, Featured, Security, Small Business

Take Stock: Conducting a Data Security Audit in Your Office

November 28, 2009 webmaster No Comments

It may mean one thing on TV, but to savvy business executives, “CSI” should stand for Carefully Secure Information. Every company has an obligation to its customers, affiliates, and employees to safeguard sensitive data. One step of the process is to “Take Stock” — conduct a CSI-style “forensic audit” of your information practices. Blog this! [...]

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The Lowdown on Laptops: Data Security for the Road Warrior

November 28, 2009 webmaster No Comments

Scan the lobby at any office building and you’ll see them: Busy executives scrolling through messages on their PDAs, flipping through stacks of client files, and carrying on animated conversations with colleagues via cell phone. No one appreciates the convenience of today’s virtual office more than the globetrotting Road Warrior. But are you maintaining the [...]

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Protecting Personal Information — Know Why

November 27, 2009 webmaster No Comments

Originally written by Burke Kappler of the FTC Thousands of corporate executives have picked up practical tips on how their company can secure and protect the personal information it keeps. But some business owners may still be wondering why data security should be at the top of their agenda. Two reasons show why your company [...]

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The “Red Flags” Rule: Are You Complying with New Requirements for Fighting Identity Theft?

November 27, 2009 webmaster No Comments

Original article by Tiffany George and Pavneet Singh The expression “red flag” signals “Danger: Be alert to problems ahead.” For millions of consumers every year, identity theft is more than a threat — it’s their reality. The economic, psychological, and emotional harm to victims can be devastating. But businesses often bear the biggest part of [...]

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