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HITECH FAQ: What is the impact of the HITECH Act on IT operations?
This resource provides answers and resources to frequently asked questions regarding the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act. FAQ
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The right business strategy for corporate social responsibility
Something happens when the word "sustainability" comes up. People become fixated on the environmental aspects of corporate social responsibility and forget about the economics. Chapter Excerpt
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Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement draws ire
Antipiracy legislation protesters have a new target: The Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement that would create global standards for intellectual property. News | 07 Feb 2012
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Google, EU put online privacy policies in spotlight
Online privacy policies are making news again, after the EU made sweeping changes to its data protection rules and Google released a new policy. News | 30 Jan 2012
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Critics: SOPA antipiracy legislation should target the real bad guys
Detractors of SOPA and other antipiracy legislation say new regulations are needed -- but they must be better targeted. To do so, they say regulators simply need to follow the money. News | 27 Jan 2012
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Protests put antipiracy legislation under a microscope
After high-profile Internet protests of antipiracy legislation, lawmakers backtracked on pushing them through. But reaching a compromise won't be easy. News | 20 Jan 2012
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SEC stresses importance of social media guidelines and compliance
The SEC has released new "risk alerts" that outline how financial firms can use social media guidelines to protect their business from fraud and comply with federal regulations. News | 16 Jan 2012
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EPIC letter questions Google’s online consumer privacy
The Electronic Privacy Information Center is pushing the FTC to investigate changes to Google Search that EPIC says violates online consumer privacy. News | 13 Jan 2012
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OPEN gets support as Stop Online Piracy Act alternative
Big names in online business support the OPEN Act, an alternative to the Stop Online Piracy Act that they say better targets copyright infringement. News | 06 Jan 2012
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Q&A: How the SEC's XBRL tagging mandates can help your bottom line
As mandatory eXtensible Business Reporting Language use becomes the norm in business communications, one expert says XBRL tagging can assist risk management and analysis. News | 12 Dec 2011
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For now, push for Dodd-Frank Act regulations continues
With Barney Frank's retirement, financial reform backers will lose their loudest voice. Is this the beginning of the end for Dodd-Frank Act regulations? News | 08 Dec 2011
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Zuckerberg recommits to Facebook privacy policy after FTC lashing
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg promises to update and re-examine the social media site’s privacy policy after the FTC flags its information-sharing practices. News | 01 Dec 2011
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Sustainability: From strategic objective to compliance operation
With the increased interest in going green, sustainability and compliance are now directly related. But making sustainability integral to your compliance operation is not easy. Tip
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Best practices for risk management and sustainability convergence
As the term ”sustainability" has become popular in business, some have questioned its relationship with GRC. But risk management and sustainability are not mutually exclusive. Tip
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How protecting against the OWASP Top 10 helps prevent compliance risk
Mapping security processes to protect against the OWASP Top 10 could ease Web application vulnerabilities and help some companies stay compliant. Tip
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Global IT outsourcing raises compliance, risk management concerns
Outsourcing can add to compliance risk management problems for federally regulated groups whose work involves sensitive areas like national security. Tip
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Five compliance strategy tips to help diminish your risks
Having a tough time developing the right compliance strategy? Check out our must-reads to help you find ways to develop best practices, diminish risk and reduce costs. Tip
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Prepare for the shakeout in the enterprise energy management market
Green regulatory issues have brought the enterprise energy management solutions market to the forefront. But the market is facing a shakeout, and buyers need to plan accordingly. Tip
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Like past efforts, new cybersecurity legislation could get complicated
The Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011 is the latest attempt at cybersecurity legislation but, like past cybersecurity efforts, it could have unintended consequences. Tip
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Increased depth of compliance regulations forces companies to adapt
The increased breadth and depth of compliance regulations has forced companies to reorganize their organization and add the position of chief compliance officer. Tip
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It's elementary: IBM's Watson computer could be your next GRC tool
IBM's Watson computer gave an impressive performance in beating two of the best champions on "Jeopardy!" Find out why our expert thinks Watson also has much to offer as a GRC tool. Tip
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Service provider contracts key to compliance in the cloud
Nailing down a service provider contract is mandatory if you want to achieve compliance in the cloud. Here are five strategies to consider before you take flight. Tip
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Payment card industry compliance: Protect phoned-in credit card data
Mathieu Gorge explains how to protect credit card data over the phone if you're a call centre trying to meet payment card industry compliance standards. Ask the Expert
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corporate social responsibility (CSR)
Corporate social responsibility is an umbrella term used to describe voluntary corporate initiatives concerned with community development, the environment and human rights. Definition
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IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards)
IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) is a set of accounting standards developed by an independent, not-for profit organization called the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). Word
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PCI compliance (payment card industry compliance)
Payment card industry (PCI) compliance is adherence to a set of security standardsthat were developed to protect card information during and after a financial transaction. Word
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XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language)
XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) is an XML-based computer language for the electronic transmission of business and financial data. The goal of XBRL is to standardize the automation of business intelligence (BI). Word
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Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement draws ire
Antipiracy legislation protesters have a new target: The Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement that would create global standards for intellectual property. News
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Sustainability: From strategic objective to compliance operation
With the increased interest in going green, sustainability and compliance are now directly related. But making sustainability integral to your compliance operation is not easy. Tip
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Google, EU put online privacy policies in spotlight
Online privacy policies are making news again, after the EU made sweeping changes to its data protection rules and Google released a new policy. News
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Critics: SOPA antipiracy legislation should target the real bad guys
Detractors of SOPA and other antipiracy legislation say new regulations are needed -- but they must be better targeted. To do so, they say regulators simply need to follow the money. News
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How would the Volcker Rule affect compliance programs?
The Volcker Rule portion of the Dodd-Frank Act is designed to rein in high-risk, speculative trading. Here's why it could influence your compliance program. AIOG
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FAQ: How would Volcker Rule regulations affect compliance programs?
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Protests put antipiracy legislation under a microscope
After high-profile Internet protests of antipiracy legislation, lawmakers backtracked on pushing them through. But reaching a compromise won't be easy. News
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SEC stresses importance of social media guidelines and compliance
The SEC has released new "risk alerts" that outline how financial firms can use social media guidelines to protect their business from fraud and comply with federal regulations. News
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EPIC letter questions Google’s online consumer privacy
The Electronic Privacy Information Center is pushing the FTC to investigate changes to Google Search that EPIC says violates online consumer privacy. News
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OPEN gets support as Stop Online Piracy Act alternative
Big names in online business support the OPEN Act, an alternative to the Stop Online Piracy Act that they say better targets copyright infringement. News
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About Industry-specific requirements for compliance
Each industry has its own set of compliance guidelines. Learn more about industry-specific requirements for professionals at financial services companies, healthcare providers, public companies, midmarket organizations and other verticals that must address or meet regulatory compliance goals.