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Medical Records Privacy
March 6, 2014
In today’s world, people are afraid of companies like Google, Facebook, and other social media sites sharing and tracking our private lives. But the real threat to our privacy and identity comes from the world of electronic medical storage. A study done by the Ponemon Institute found that 94% of polled healthcare organizations have suffered […]
HIPAA Applies to Organizations, Not Your Data
February 26, 2014
The World Privacy Forum points out a lot of organizations keep some medical information, but are not covered by HIPAA. Organizations include: gyms, fitness clubs, most websites, employers, banks, home testing labs, massage therapists, nutritional counselors, alternative medicine practitioners, disease advocacy groups, and marketers of non-prescription health products and foods. And any website not run […]
Recommendations for Companies to Help Prevent or Detect Corporate Identity Theft
February 11, 2014
Use difficult to replicate logos or other devices such as a watermark on company documents Use color on important documents. Order nonstandard paper for corporate printing needs. Anti-counterfeiting aids include specially treated paper that displays the word, “Void,” when the paper is copied or tampered with. Consider using protective devices on any corporate computer, such […]
The Steady Increase of Corporate Identity Theft – Companies beware!
February 4, 2014
Article by John Olsen, CPA, CFE of The Bonadio Group One of the fastest growing crimes in the U.S. is personal identity theft. However, perpetrators have found that corporations are an easier and more lucrative target for identity theft. According to the latest statistics available, corporate identity theft amounts to roughly $48 billion dollars a […]
Copiers & Printers are Security Risks
January 29, 2014
Even though organizations are aware of the damage that can be done to their company’s reputation and customer trust through the loss and/or misuse of sensitive data, only 22% of businesses have implemented secure printing initiatives, according to a Nuance-sponsored white paper published by Quocirca. This indicates a low level of awareness of the danger […]
The Risk of Discarded Hardware
January 23, 2014
The Risk of Discarded Hardware When hardware reaches the end of their useful lives, most consumers including companies discard the hardware in the garbage. When upgrading to newer technology, most companies quickly delete the hard drives and recycle them and they think they are doing the right thing. However, pressing “delete” is not even close […]
Avoid Holiday Identity Theft with AccuShred
December 20, 2013
Shopping for the holidays is always fun and exciting! However, with the looming danger of identity theft, holiday shoppers must be careful!!! Here are some tips for the holiday season: Ladies, Don’t Bring Your Purses: Purse theft is the leading cause of identity theft! Don’t take your purse to the mall! And especially don’t leave […]
Cases of Sensitive Patient Information Found in Dumpsters
December 18, 2013
Improper disposal of patient records is a common HIPAA violation. Here are a few excerpts from cases that have occurred recently: Unshredded patient documents from the Maine VA Medical Center were found in a dumpster last month in Augusta, Maine. A spokesman from the medical center said no information had been stolen… A man was found […]
Do Consumers Go Back to a Business That Didn’t Protect Their Identity?
November 19, 2013
Two-thirds of U.S. adults would not return to a business if that business compromised their personal information, according to a recent study conducted by Harris Interactive. The research was conducted in August among 2,061 adults ages 18 and older. When asked which types of organizations patrons would stop doing business with if their personal data […]
AccuShred’s “Shred Cancer” Program Raises Over $35,000
October 30, 2013
Now in its third year, program making big impact on fight against breast cancer. (Toledo, Ohio, October 30, 2013): AccuShred, an information destruction and electronics recycling company headquartered in Toledo, has announced that its “Shred Cancer” program has raised over $35,000 for Northwest Ohio Affiliate Susan G. Komen for the Cure since its launch in […]
