Red Flag Rules Update: Hope for Healthcare Providers

Posted by Jason Greis on October 18, 2009 under Articles | Be the First to Comment

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Red Flag Rules Deadline Extended: 1) Which Health Care Providers Must Comply, and 2) Requirements for Health Care Providers

Posted by Jason Greis on February 24, 2009 under Articles | Be the First to Comment

On October 22, the FTC announced that enforcement of its Identity Theft Red Flag Rules, originally scheduled to begin November 1, 2008, will now be delayed until May 1, 2009. The reason for the delay is that many entities, including health care providers, have been uncertain or even unaware of their coverage under the Rules until this point. The extension will allow covered entities more time to comply with the mandate to create and implement a written identity theft prevention program. The FTC is also planning to provide additional guidance as to Rules themselves and to which entities the Rules apply, but no date has been provided for this guidance. Read More...

Red Flag Rules Deadline Extended: Which Health Care Providers Must Comply, and Requirements for Health Care Providers (10/22/08)

Posted by Jason Greis on December 8, 2008 under Articles | Be the First to Comment

On October 22, the FTC announced that enforcement of its Identity Theft Red Flag Rules, originally scheduled to begin November 1, 2008, will now be delayed until May 1, 2009. The reason for the delay is that many entities, including health care providers, have been uncertain or even unaware of their coverage under the Rules until this point. The extension will allow covered entities more time to comply with the mandate to create and implement a written identity theft prevention program. The FTC is also planning to provide additional guidance as to Rules themselves and to which entities the Rules apply, but no date has been provided for this guidance. Read More...