Another reported HIPAA breach results in $1.5 million dollar settlement between HIPAA covered entity and HHS’ Office of Civil Rights
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DOD, GSA, and NASA Propose New Rule Affecting Federal Contractor Requirements to Safeguard Government Information
Attention federal contractors – DOD, GSA and NASA propose adding a required contract clause for federal contractors to address data security.
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California Bill to Prohibit Employers from Requiring Social Media Passwords (AB 1844) Heads to Governor Brown
California moves one step closer to becoming third state to significantly limit when employers could ask employees and job applicants for social media passwords and account information
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Back to School – FTC Provides Guide to Parents for Protecting Children’s Personal Information
FTC provides guide to parents for protecting their children’s personal information when heading back to school.
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New York Tightens Protections on Social Security Numbers
A New York law, effective December 12, 2012, prohibits businesses and other entities from requiring individuals to disclose or furnish their Social Security Numbers for any purpose, subject to certain exceptions.
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Stolen Flash Drive Leads to Another HIPAA Data Breach
Burglary at hospital employee’s home results in stolen flash drive and HIPAA data breach
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Delaware’s Higher Education Privacy Act Becomes Law
Delaware becomes first state to prohibit academic institutions from accessing student and applicant social media activity
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Illinois Becomes Second State to Prohibit Employers from Demanding Social Media Passwords
Illinois becomes second state to prohibit employers from demanding social media passwords from employees and applicants
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Recruiter Misuse of Social Media Can Increase Risk of Liability
Recruiters are increasingly turning to social media to screen and recruit candidates. Jobvite’s 2012 Social Recruiting Survey found that 92% of respondents plan to use social media for recruiting. Often, recruiters are viewing and considering information that should not be utilized in the hiring process. LinkedIn is replete with information that should not be considered
Employee’s Failure to Understand Facebook’s Settings Does Not Support Privacy Claim Against Employer
Employee’s intrusion upon seclusion claim fails despite argument that he did not realize his employer could view the Facebook posts he made to a co-worker’s Facebook wall.
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