While scanning the news blurb summaries today, the statement, “This is a violation of HIPAA.” caught my eye. Hmm…let’s see what this is about…
This statement was actually within the reader comments to the story, “Blue Cross reports theft of computer.”
A Stolen Health Insurer’s Laptop With PII Is Not Necessarily A HIPAA Violation
January 30th, 2008AccuSearch Fined ~$200,000 For Pretexting & Selling Phone Numbers
January 29th, 2008AccuSearch Fined ~$200,000 For Pretexting & Selling Phone Numbers
January 29th, 2008Some more information and ideas for Data Privacy Day, January 28
January 27th, 2008Last Thursday I posted about how tomorrow (1/28) is International Data Privacy Day.
I was delighfully surprised to receive an email in response to my blog post from Leonardo Cervera, the coordinator of Data Privacy Day 2008! Be sure to check out his site to find comprehensive information about all the activities being done for Data Privacy Day, as well as seeing the world-wide support Data Privacy Day is being given…it is good to see government agencies and large corporations acknowledging the importance of preserving privacy.
Some more information and ideas for Data Privacy Day, January 28
January 27th, 2008Last Thursday I posted about how tomorrow (1/28) is International Data Privacy Day.
I was delighfully surprised to receive an email in response to my blog post from Leonardo Cervera, the coordinator of Data Privacy Day 2008! Be sure to check out his site to find comprehensive information about all the activities being done for Data Privacy Day, as well as seeing the world-wide support Data Privacy Day is being given…it is good to see government agencies and large corporations acknowledging the importance of preserving privacy.
Insider Threat: Worker Deletes 7 Years of Files; Lesson? Make Backups!!
January 25th, 2008Here is another example of what a worker, entrusted with access to business files, can do…and also provides a lesson about business continuity…
I just watched a CNN clip, “Cyber Sabotage” that provides a very good example of how costly the insider threat can be.
Insider Threat: Worker Deletes 7 Years of Files; Lesson? Make Backups!!
January 25th, 2008Here is another example of what a worker, entrusted with access to business files, can do…and also provides a lesson about business continuity…
I just watched a CNN clip, “Cyber Sabotage” that provides a very good example of how costly the insider threat can be.
January 28 is International Data Privacy Day
January 24th, 2008Did you know that International Data Privacy Day is fast approaching? On Monday, January 28 the United States joins 27 European countries to celebrate Data Privacy Day 2008. “The day will feature several efforts to promote the importance of data protection, including a meeting at Duke University among European and U.S. privacy experts.”
