REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL AND
STATE LEGISLATION
Bigger than ever and one of the fastest growing crimes in America is identity Theft (IDT). Many businesses, especially small businesses, are not fully aware of the potential harm that can be done.
Identity theft not only affects individuals but can be detrimental to businesses. Because of the new laws on how businesses must treat and dispose of sensitive information businesses are now vulnerable to lawsuits from employees or customers whose data was stolen.
"Identity theft cost businesses better than $48 billion
in losses" ... Federal Trade Commission
With the increase in identity theft in the workplace the new laws now make responsible ANYONE who handles or has access to non-public (private) information, including employers, staff, contractors, and the self-employed.
Non-Public Information includes, but not limited to, Banking information, customer names and addresses, employee information, insurance information, billing, payroll, purchase and sales orders, ID numbers such as drivers license and social security, visitor logs and marketing information.
To become compliant a business or individual must take "reasonable measures" at becoming informed of the laws and their requirements by making a security plan, which could include assigning security officers and conducting training and/or regular meetings on security measures.
We can help provide you with the tools and information needed to demonstrate the "reasonable measures" you are taking to comply with the laws.
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