Written by Kevin McGinty We’ve sounded warnings about the lowly copy machine before (here and here). The proliferation of digital devices in the workplace means that data security must extend beyond computer networks and laptops. Seemingly old fashioned equipment, such as copiers, can hide sensitive legally-protected data. Affinity Health Plan, a New York-based managed care company,… Continue Reading
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Privacy and Security Bits and Bytes
Posted in Data BreachOn this last day of April, there are a couple of breaches and another clarion warning about copy machines – We have blogged on this issue here and here — and again, there is another warning about the treasure trove of information residing on the hard drive of your copy machine. A CBS Evening News… Continue Reading
Privacy and Security Bits and Bytes
Posted in Data BreachSome news items for the last Friday in March – Another state has joined the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (“PCI“) bandwagon. On March 22, 2010, Washington state became the third state to incorporate the into law. The Washington House and Senate passed HB 1149 and it has been signed into law by the… Continue Reading
Security Bits and Bytes
Posted in Data BreachA few items to wrap up/review privacy and security issues in 2009 and open up 2010: Gonzalez Pleads Guilty in December 2009 – but this piece from Retail Research Systems explains why retailers should not be sanguine about data security: Privacy Risks for 2010 RFID in 2010: The New Hampshire House of Representatives voted this… Continue Reading
Privacy and Security Bits and Bytes
Posted in Data BreachAfter a bit of a hiatus, our Friday afternoon feature is back: Do you know what your information is worth on the black market? It may just surprise you. Good piece on a new Symantec tool to let you do the calculations. See Information Security Resources – What Are You Worth On The Black Market?… Continue Reading
