In our last newsletter, we pointed you to the HIPPA Privacy & Security Audit Programs that are online at HHS.gov. The initial round of audits is not scheduled to be completed until December 2012, but the big dollar violations continue to roll in. February 2012 saw two new cases reported by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. One provider settled the case for $1M and entered into a voluntary correction program, while the other has been assessed $4.3M in penalties. These examples continue to illustrate that the HIPPA Privacy & Security rules have some real teeth behind them. For help implementing HIPPA Privacy & Security policies and procedures feel free to email or call Josh Ayers or Rick Scarfino at 314-889-1100.
This newsletter provides effective security tips that can be applied in both your personal life as well as your professional life. Our experience has shown that employees take security awareness more seriously when you add personal aspects to it. The articles below will make security personal. When employees implement good security in their personal lives they will be more cognizant about bringing those practices to their professional life.
We look forward to seeing you at a number of trade shows this summer and we are always available for questions.
The Stone Carlie System Security and Process Assurance Team
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Privacy Paranoia: 5 Companies You Should Think Twice About Before Trusting
This article focuses on five major technology companies and privacy concerns with each of them. We have all heard about privacy questions with respect to Facebook and Google, but have you ever heard of Carrier IQ? Carrier IQ is used by three of the top four mobile phone carriers. Staying up to date with these technology giants' privacy policies might seem like a full time job, but you should be informed before you can feel comfortable sharing your information. Privacy Paranoia.
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5 Ways to Protect Yourself From Honeypots
How many of us jump on any open WiFi network in an airport terminal or a coffee shop? How many of our phones do it without our knowledge? Is that WiFi hotspot legitimate or is it a honeypot? A "honeypot" is another term for a trap that is used to perform some type of malicious activity, be it accumulating data or deflecting you to a rogue site. WiFi honeypots are designed to look safe and might allow you to connect to the Internet while monitoring or collecting the data you transmit. This article provides some common sense solutions anyone can use to combat them. Wi-Fi Honeypots
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Come See Us at TriZetto Benefit Administration Client Conference
June 10 - 13, 2012 we will be at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Chicago, Illinois for the TriZetto Benefit Administration Client Conference. Many organizations have completed the first round of Service Organization Control (SOC) reporting with a new list of questions. We enjoy discussing the good, the bad, and the ugly during the transition from SAS70. Come by and ask any questions and checkout our great giveaways. Let us know if you'll be attending.
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