Posted by Jerry Stuckle on 11/05/79 11:46

veg_all@yahoo.com wrote:
> Jerry Stuckle wrote:
>
>>>This could be covered by HIPAA and security would be very important.
>
>
> What more can someone do beyond basic passwords to keep unwanted users
> out? I dont see how personal info needs to be treated with the same
> security as credit card and social security numbers.
>
In the United States, giving out someone's social security or credit card number
is not a federal offense. Giving out any medical information without their
consent is. Do some searches on HIPAA.

So - if you value your freedom, any personal information having to do with the
medical field has to be guarded with even more care than credit card and social
security numbers. The law is very strict and penalties severe.

And yes, there are a number of things you can do beyond basic passwords. And
when dealing with medical information, some of these things MUST be done.

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