Stopping Identity Theft: Legal Requirements and Practical Solutions
With victims numbering in the millions and adding to their ranks each year, identity theft prevention has emerged as a primary focus for federal and state authorities. Just one instance of identity theft can cost a company hours of lost productivity as the employee straightens out the mess. Furthermore, organizations subject to federal or state mandates to protect data can face significant penalties for violations. This report examines the existing and emerging data security and privacy mandates at the federal and state levels, the types of employee information subject to these protections, and actions employers can take to meet these new duties.
Contents
- Overview: Preventing and Remedying Identity Theft
- Scope of the Identity Theft Problem
- Legal Protections for Employee Information
- Auditing Employee Records
- Prioritizing Legally Protected Employee Data
- Securing Sensitive Employee Records
- Reacting to Theft and Security Breaches
- Establishing Employee Anti-Theft Practices
- Appendix A: Sample Identity Theft Policy
- Appendix B: State Laws
- Resources
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