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What Materials Are Covered Under HIPAA Shredding?
What Materials Are Covered Under HIPAA Shredding? Currently, the U.S. healthcare system relies on a set of codes to report diagnoses and inpatient procedures. The ICD-9 code set will soon be replaced by the more detailed ICD-10, with a deadline for the transition of October 1, 2015. Transitioning to ICD-10 is required by anyone covered…
Read MoreBack to School Identity Protection
Back to School Identity Protection It’s that time of year when parents, in addition to culling through the endless back to school shopping lists, must take the time to fill out form after form for a myriad of reasons: school registration, sports sign-ups, daycare enrollment, and college dorm move-ins. Are you exposing your child to…
Read MoreYou Might Need to Clean Your Office If…
You Might Need to Clean Your Office If… Albert Einstein once said “If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign?” Perhaps those are the two extremes of office life, that you either have a cluttered space or you don’t, but the in between…
Read MoreTwo skimmers found at Riviera Beach station; 127 in state this year
Two skimmers found at Riviera Beach station; 127 in state this year Skimming devices used to steal credit and debit card data are still being found on pumps at Florida gas stations, including a Chevron station in Riviera Beach where two skimmers were found recently, the Florida Department of Agriculture said Wednesday. The station at…
Read MorePreventing identity theft, what to do if you’ve been victimized
Preventing identity theft, what to do if you’ve been victimized PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. – Richard Felker of Pembroke Pines said he’s been the victim of identity theft not just once, but twice. “Goodness, each time this happened I spent a good hour and a half to two hours going through the procedure to get it…
Read MoreWhether It’s Paper or Digital, Protect Your Assets
Whether It’s Paper or Digital, Protect Your Assets Despite our best efforts to create a greener footprint in our offices, the fact of the matter is paper is never going to go away. There are plenty of digital filing systems that can greatly reduce the amount of paper we accumulate, but whether you rely solely…
Read MoreHow to protect your children from identity theft
How to protect your children from identity theft TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – As we head back to school, the Florida Commissioner of Agriculture has a warning for parents about protecting children’s identities. Each year, more than 50,000 Florida children become victims of identity theft, and more than $100 million is stolen from children whose identities have…
Read MoreWhat can I do to protect my children from identity theft?
What can I do to protect my children from identity theft? As the school year is about to begin, it’s important for parents to take steps to protect their children from identity theft, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam said today. Each year, more than 50,000 children in Florida become victims of identity theft, and more…
Read MoreHiring a Professional Document Destruction Company? Here’s What You Need to Consider
Hiring a Professional Document Destruction Company? Here’s What You Need to Consider Regular document and media destruction is a valuable asset to protecting your company’s brand, reputation, and identity, but not all shredding companies are equal in service and performance. If you’re in the market for a professional shredding company, there are some considerations to…
Read More9 Investigates identity theft trend
9 Investigates identity theft trend 9 Investigates examined how your personal information may be getting posted online without your knowledge, allowing crooks to steal your identity. Channel 9’s Vanessa Welch worked with a local cybersecurity expert who was able to find Social Security numbers, bank account numbers and salary information for dozens of Floridians. The…
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