The Law

For your convenience, below are links to information about the major laws pertaining to protection of privacy and document destruction.

FACTA - Fair & Accurate Credit Transactions Act
Governs personal information collected by consumer reporting agencies.

The Law

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Fair Credit Reporting Act
Governs the accuracy and fairness of credit reporting.

The Law

Subchapter F - Disposal of Consumer Report Information & Records

Resources

GLBA - Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act
Requires financial institutions to explain their information sharing practices to their customers and to safeguard sensitive data.

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HIPAA - Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
Provides federal protction for the security and privacy of health data.

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HITECH act - Breach Notification - Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act - Breach Notification
Extends the coverage of HIPAA both through the department of human services regulations and through the Federal Trade Comission regulations

The Law (Breach Notification) - HHS

The Law (Breach Notification) - FTC

Identity Theft Penalty Echancement Act
Estabishes identity theft as a federal crime and imposes penalties

The Law


Massachusetts Law
This law of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has set minimum standards for protection of privacy and personal information.

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Red Flags Rule
Requires financial institutions and creditors to develop and implement written identity theft prevention programs.

The Law & Resources


Sarbanes-Oxley
Increases corporate responsibility and financial reporting.

The Law

Resources