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Privacy issues

QS06107

Connecticut’s Social Security Protection Law (Public Act 08-167) and what it means to your agency

Summarizes Connecticut’s law, effective Oct. 1, 2008, which protects the consumers’ confidential information by requiring businesses to take specific steps to protect their data. 2 pages

QS90997

Cyberattacks—what every agency and small business owner should know

An overview of different types of cyberattacks, how to prevent them and the importance of insuring your agency against them. 3 pages

QS90652

Email encryption firms

A listing of firms that offer email encryption services for businesses. 1 page

QS90756

HIPAA update

Outlines the provisions of the HIPAA Omnibus Rule effective Sept. 23, 2013. 2 pages

QS90347

How to develop your information security program

Discusses agent/broker requirements to maintain a comprehensive written information security program of their own as evidence of their compliance with the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act. 11 pages

QS90495

How to protect your clients’ and your agency’s privacy

Highlights some of the privacy laws and requirements producers should keep in mind regarding privacy notices, security programs, HIPAA, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act, security freezes and breaches. 4 pages

QS90664

Laptop-encryption vendors

A listing of firms that offer laptop encryption services. 1 page

QS31246

N.Y. Social Security Number Protection Act

Summarizes the Social Security Number Protection Act which took effect Jan. 1, 2008, and what it means to agency owners. 2 pages

QS28042

New Hampshire Information Security Breach Law

Summarizes the new security breach regulation, now part of Chapter Ins. 3700—Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information which was adopted by the New Hampshire Insurance Department on June 11, 2007. 5 pages

QS31195

Privacy and the professional insurance producer

A comprehensive guide to privacy issues as it pertains to the insurance professional including information on the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and the Fair Credit Reporting Act as well as applicable forms and a great question-and-answer section. 31 pages

QS29123

Privacy and the professional insurance producer

Detailed discussion of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley law and other New Jersey privacy requirements insurance producers need to be aware of. Includes sample forms. 26 pages

QS28021

Privacy and the professional insurance producer

Detailed discussion of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley law and other New Hampshire privacy requirements for insurance producers. Also includes sample forms. 30 pages

QS06065

Privacy and the professional insurance producer

A comprehensive guide to privacy issues as pertains to the insurance professional including information on the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and the Fair Credit Reporting Act, as well as applicable forms and a great question-and-answer section. 28 pages

QS44023

Privacy and the professional insurance producer

A comprehensive guide to privacy issues as pertains to the insurance professional including information on the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and the Fair Credit Reporting Act, as well as applicable forms and a great question-and-answer section. 28 pages

QS90469

Privacy primer

A comprehensive tool kit on the privacy issues that are crucial to insurance producers to ensure their compliance with the statutes and regulations. 17 pages

QS90559

Security breaches and the agent’s responsibility

Explains the relevant laws and sources of liability to businesses that receive and possess confidential data. 4 pages

QS29173

Standards for safeguarding customer information

Actual regulation that requires safeguards to protect customer records and information. 9 pages

QS31364

Summary of the New York Information Security Breach and Notification Act

Summarizes the requirements, effective Dec. 7, 2005, that business and state agencies have to provide notification to consumers of a security breach in their electronic databases. 2 pages

QS91040

The UBI question: Privacy versus savings

A discussion on how data collected from telematics can affect a consumer’s insurance rates and their privacy. 3 pages

QS90320

What insurance producers need to know about HIPAA

A comprehensive resource kit that explains the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and its impact on producers. 7 pages

QS90624

What you need to know about the HITECH/ARRA amendments to HIPAA

An overview of the privacy-related responsibilities of those considered “business associates” under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and the Health Information Technology and Economic and Clinical Health Act. 2 pages

QS90462

Workplace privacy: strategies for employers

Considerations for employers faced with the challenge of obtaining necessary information from employees while protecting employees’ privacy rights. 4 pages