Tiger Team Tackles Defining 'Research'
Howard Anderson • September 14, 2011
Responding to a request for ideas on how to update the Common Rule, which provides guidelines for research on human subjects, the Privacy and Security Tiger Team says a key issue is how to define "research."
Bill Calls for Stiff Fines for Online Privacy Abuse
Eric Chabrow • September 9, 2011
Provisions in legislation introduced by Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., target companies that store online data for more than 10,000 people to assure their customers' personally identifiable information is protected.
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9/11: A Look Back
Tracy Kitten • September 9, 2011
The 9/11 attacks did not just affect America; they impacted the world. The events of that day stir frightening memories in everyone. In the end, every nation is vulnerable to terrorism.
EHR Queries for Research to be Tested
Howard Anderson • September 7, 2011
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology has formally launched Query Health, a project to test standards for querying data from electronic health records to conduct research.
State of Privacy in Financial Services
Trevor Hughes • September 6, 2011
Although those in the field understand very well that the CFPB will have an enormous impact on privacy policy-making responsibilities, questions remain about what the agency will actually do.
Social Media: Why Training Is Key
Frequent face-to-face training on social media policies is a vital component of any risk management effort, says consultant Erika Del Giudice.
Tips on Audits, Cloud and Social Media
Whether you're preparing for the upcoming HIPAA compliance audits, pondering a move to cloud computing or developing a social media policy, it pays to get privacy and security tips from experts in the field.
HIPAA Audits: A Preparation Checklist
Howard Anderson • August 31, 2011
Conducting a thorough self-assessment is the best way to prepare for the upcoming HIPAA privacy and security rule compliance audits, regulators and other experts advise.
Giving Gov't Workers Their Due Respect
Eric Chabrow • August 31, 2011
In Irene's wake, government IT pros show their mettle.
Anon Defector: 14 Ways to Secure IT
A repentant SparkyBlaze wants to go legit, leaving behind the hacktivism he helped foster as a member of Anonymous and start a career in the U.S. as a ethical hacker. As proof, he's offering advice to protect IT from hackers.
Facial Biometrics Pose Privacy Woes
Facial recognition technology could prove to be an effective way to authenticate individuals seeking entry to secured buildings or databases storing sensitive information. But the biometric technology already is being abused, and IT security managers employing facial recognition should be careful to encrypt the...
ACH Fraud: The Impact on Banks
Tracy Kitten • August 26, 2011
The bright spot is that 36 percent of the takeover incidents reported in 2010 were stopped before fraudulent funds transfers were approved. That's an improvement from 2009, when only 20 percent were thwarted.
Social Media: A Constantly Evolving Risk
Jeffrey Roman • August 24, 2011
As social media continues to evolve and new threats continue to emerge, organizations must constantly re-evaluate their policies and conduct risk assessments, says Andrew Kennedy, who heads up social media policy for BITS.
Mobile Banking Fraud: Controlling It Early
Mike Urban • August 23, 2011
As the use of mobile banking grows, banks and credit unions also should take steps to educate their customers and members about safe e-banking practices.
Social Media: Practical Guidance
When it comes to banning the use of social media in the workplace, Jenny Corotis Barnes, assistant general counsel at Ohio State University Medical Center, has a strong opinion: Forget about it.