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DATA SECURITY
Protect yourself from data breaches.
To safeguard against data breaches, implementing robust cybersecurity measures is paramount. This includes encryption, firewalls, and regular system audits. Additionally, adopting proper IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) practices is crucial. Employing certified ITAD services guarantees compliance with data protection regulations, mitigating the risk of unauthorized access.
REGULATORY STANDARDS AND COMPLIANCE
PAYMENT CARD INDUSTRY DATA SECURITY STANDARD (PCI)
PCI security standards offer direction on upholding payment security, establishing both technical and operational prerequisites for entities involved in payment transactions. This includes organizations processing payments and developers creating applications and devices for such transactions.
THE HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR ECONOMIC AND CLINICAL HEALTH ACT (HITECH)
Subtitle D of the HITECH Act focuses on enhancing privacy and security in the electronic transmission of health information. It achieves this by reinforcing civil and criminal enforcement of the HIPAA rules through various provisions.
THE FAIR AND ACCURATE CREDIT TRANSACTIONS ACT (FACTA)
The act introduces measures to enhance the precision of consumers' credit records. It grants individuals the entitlement to receive one complimentary annual credit report from credit reporting agencies. Additionally, consumers can opt to purchase, at a reasonable cost, a credit score accompanied by details on its
THE HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT (HIPPA)
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law mandating the establishment of national standards to safeguard confidential patient health information, preventing unauthorized disclosure without the patient's consent or awareness.
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