Bis/220 Information Technology Acts
Information Technology Acts
Nancy Plaisir
BIS/220
July 17, 2013
Alex Preuss
Information Technology Acts
Chances are you have probably come across HIPPA before while in a doctor’s office in the past. HIPPA is the acronym for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. This Act was passed by Congress in 1996. As far as one can remember, medical files containing all medical and personal information were kept in locked drawers or file cabinets which were for authorized personnel’s only before HIPPA was passed but that was not enough to guarantee the protection of patient information. It also protects the people who have changed job or lost their job to reinstate their health coverage without any complications. Although HIPPA was proposed to become a law in 1996, it did not officially become a law until 2001. HIPAA opposes unfair guidelines of health insurance carries. HIPAA has put into place strict criteria for keeping medical records of patients, including being able to transfer patient information using electronic devices. These devices also assist in managing and keeping sensitive patient information safe. There were many hoops to jump through, however, it was eventually decided and was released to the general public.
Many of us are constantly annoyed by all the telemarketers that call on a daily basis. This has been going on for decades. Why did it take so long for the Do Not Call List to be created? In the 1990s, Congress finally took into consideration the voice of the people. “In 2002, low long-distance telephone rates allowed more foreign telemarketing companies (and con artists) to call US residents. This motivated Congress and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to develop stricter laws to stop unwanted calling. The Do Not Call Implementation Act, which makes it illegal for telemarketers to contact consumers whose numbers are on the Do Not Call List, finally went into effect in March 2003. The FTC began the Do Not Call List a few months
Nancy Plaisir
BIS/220
July 17, 2013
Alex Preuss
Information Technology Acts
Chances are you have probably come across HIPPA before while in a doctor’s office in the past. HIPPA is the acronym for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. This Act was passed by Congress in 1996. As far as one can remember, medical files containing all medical and personal information were kept in locked drawers or file cabinets which were for authorized personnel’s only before HIPPA was passed but that was not enough to guarantee the protection of patient information. It also protects the people who have changed job or lost their job to reinstate their health coverage without any complications. Although HIPPA was proposed to become a law in 1996, it did not officially become a law until 2001. HIPAA opposes unfair guidelines of health insurance carries. HIPAA has put into place strict criteria for keeping medical records of patients, including being able to transfer patient information using electronic devices. These devices also assist in managing and keeping sensitive patient information safe. There were many hoops to jump through, however, it was eventually decided and was released to the general public.
Many of us are constantly annoyed by all the telemarketers that call on a daily basis. This has been going on for decades. Why did it take so long for the Do Not Call List to be created? In the 1990s, Congress finally took into consideration the voice of the people. “In 2002, low long-distance telephone rates allowed more foreign telemarketing companies (and con artists) to call US residents. This motivated Congress and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to develop stricter laws to stop unwanted calling. The Do Not Call Implementation Act, which makes it illegal for telemarketers to contact consumers whose numbers are on the Do Not Call List, finally went into effect in March 2003. The FTC began the Do Not Call List a few months