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Awareness: Information Technology and the Impact of Identity Theft Olivia Restivo University of Maryland University College IFSM 201 According to the Department of Justice, identity theft is a crime which occurs when an individual deliberately acquires personal information from another individual in order to commit fraud, or for personal gain (Department of Justice, 2015). This crime has the potential to cause serious damage to the reputation of individuals and companies. Information technology

one’s personally identifiable information (PII) is used, without one’s permission or knowledge, for fraudulent purposes. Identity theft can be a cyber-crime or it can be accomplished by dumpster diving . These methods have popular in the United States over the years. An Identity thief or hacker can use one’s PII in different ways. Social engineering (Module6, 2016) is a common way in which a person can have their identity stolen. The person that is attempting to get your information is relying

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compromised. Information Security experts warn that this breach could threaten the United States’ national security for generations. It is important to study how the breach occurred to prevent similar ones in the future. The United States Office of Personnel Management was and remains an extremely attractive target for hackers, especially those sponsored by foreign governments. One of the prime responsibilities of OPM is managing security clearances. While OPM may not guard information related to nuclear

Accountability Act (HIPAA), public law was enacted on August 21, 1996 (HIPAA - General Information, 2013, April 2). HIPAA required the Secretary to issue privacy regulations to rule individually identifiable health information (HHS.gov, n.d.). The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) applies to health plans, health care clearing houses, and to any health care provider who carries health information into electronic form in connection with transaction (HHS.gov, n.d.). One of the many

The Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. § 552a, establishes a code of fair information practices that governs the collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of information about individuals that is maintained in systems of records by federal agencies. A system of records is a group of records under the control of an agency from which information is retrieved by the name of the individual or by some identifier assigned to the individual. The Privacy was enacted for the use of computerized databases

changes, personnel changes, systems changes, and audits it is often necessary to review and revise information security policies. Information security professionals are responsible for ensuring that policies are in line with current industry standards. Task: A.  Develop new policy statements with two modifications for each of the following sections of the attached “Heart-Healthy Insurance Information Security Policy”: 1. New Users 2. Password Requirements   B.  Justify each of your modifications

prohibits the improper disclosure of any personally identifiable information pertaining to education records. These records may include financial account details, class schedules, grades, or any personal information. FERPA grants the parents of a student under the age of 18, or the eligible student over the age of 18, or those who are attending a post-secondary school, the right to access, amend, or disclose education records. For a school to disclose any information pertaining to a student’s education

Health Information System in the past and present. The privacy and the security related information involved in the Healthcare Industry. The vital role of Electronic Health Records (EHR) in protecting and improving a patient’s health. Value and the Importance of Health Information Privacy, Security, Integrity and Availability. Security and Privacy concerns of Electronic Health Records. Importance of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA, 1996). The health information protected

Privacy Rules 1 Abstract The wisdom of the HIPAA Privacy Rules was to create national standards to protect the privacy of personal health information. This Rule took effect in April, 2003 and provides protections to every patient whose information is collected, used or disclosed by covered entities. The paper will provide information on HIPAA's Privacy Rules, the effect on medical providers and patients. Also, it will give recommendations on how to improve the implementation of this