When the HITECH Act was enacted early in 2009, much was made of its provisions calling for tougher enforcement of the HIPAA privacy and security rules. But we're still waiting for ramped-up enforcement to begin.
Incidents such as the WikiLeaks disclosures and resulting fallout push leaders to redefine their data protection agenda for 2011 and think about their organizations' vulnerabilities.
Federal agencies have until Jan. 28 to complete an assessment on how they handle confidential information, a process prompted by the WikiLeaks episode that exposed 250,000-plus diplomatic cables in November, says OMB Director Jacob Lew.
Delaware has implemented filters that block unencrypted messages containing the numeric pattern of Social Security numbers: three digits, two digits, four digits, state Chief Security Office Elayne Starkey says.
Expanding use of secure messaging as well as remote access to information systems are key 2011 IT priorities for Shriners Hospitals for Children, says Bill Bria, M.D., chief medical information officer.
Here's a New Year's resolution every banker can appreciate: In 2011, the industry must embrace a stronger dedication to investments in fraud-detection and prevention.
The General Services Administration needs to strengthen its IT security program in four key areas, the GSA inspector general says in its latest information security audit.
Federal authorities have unveiled details for a permanent program to certify electronic health records software for the HITECH Act EHR incentive program.
Despite an overall, albeit gradual, decline in check use, check fraud continues to plague the financial industry. And banks and credit unions are challenged to curb these evolving crimes.
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