What are some applicable laws regarding document security and shredding?
FACTA – “Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act” (2003) Designed to help consumers fight identity theft, this act places limits on sharing of personal and private information, sets standards for accuracy and privacy, and adds new consumer rights to disclosure. HIPAA – “Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act” (1995) Makes healthcare organizations throughout the United States legally responsible for securing all electronic transmission of patient information and the secure storage and disposal of such information. GLBA – “Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act” (1999) (Also called the GLB Act) Makes banking and financial institutions throughout the United States legally responsible for protecting the confidentiality and security of consumer data. COPPA – “Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act” (1998) Gives parents control over what information is collected from their children online and how such information may be used.
