Electronic Communications Privacy Act

USA Patriot Act And The Effect On American Society Today The United States of America took a devastating blow on September 11, 2001, when the many parts of the country were under attack such as New York City and Washington D.C. The United States took immediate action to prevent further attacks and protecting their citizens by enacting the U.S. Patriot Act. Despite the attacks on American soil, the resilience demonstrated by the American people that day was remarkable. The U.S. Patriot Act has…

The September 11th attacks came as a surprise to all Americans and would affect security in America forever. The 911 Memorial Organization has a section on their website with frequently asked questions and answers. It all went down on the morning of September 11, 2001, the extremist terrorist group, known as Al Qaeda, hijacked four American airlines and flew them into the Pentagon and World Trade Center towers. The fourth plane was downed by the heroic passengers into a field in Pennsylvania,…

is defined as information that is protected against unwarranted disclosure. Access to sensitive information should be safeguarded. Protection of sensitive information may be required for legal or ethical reasons, for issues pertaining to personal privacy or for proprietary considerations. 1. Sensitive information which may be available to me include personal details such as, date of birth, home address, telephone numbers, medical history and developmental records. For older student’s personal…

play a vital role in for the quality, availability, and timeliness of health information, they have distinct roles in the current policy and practices. HIM professionals must strengthen their roles in promote electronic exchange for access and use of health information while protecting the privacy and security of patients ' health information. This paper discusses variety of roles that health information mangers play in acute and subacute setting along with job descriptions and patient…

Human Dimensional Impacts upon Information Security Infrastructure William Fisher University of Maryland University College CSEC610 Cyberspace and Cybersecurity Professor Hall Abstract Evaluating the vulnerabilities of an organization’s information security starts with the risk assessment. The process includes the method performed and current protocols to both measure the risk involved and address attacks. Typically, businesses will have a network tailored to their particular needs balancing…

counterterrorism measures home with us. The United States Patriot Act of 2001 made significant changes in the structure of federal law enforcement, it was revised in 2006 and in 2004 when the 9/11 commission called for a complete overhaul of the U.S. intelligence system the National Criminal Intelligence Sharing Plan or NCISP set standards for a new system of domestic intelligence gathering and analysis. These changes were made in regards to personal privacy and civil liberties. Civil liberties…

It is regarded as one of the most highly valued and trusted professions. Just like another other profession, the nursing profession requires skills, knowledge, values and attributes (Nursing Council of New Zealand [NCNZ], 2007). For a nurse to act professionally, they have to be knowledgeable in the subject, responsible to self and others, conscientious in actions, integrate intellectual and professional standards into practice and use appropriate clinical judgment in key situations. This…

Introduction: The World Health Organization, 2016 defines “eHealth is the use of information and communication technologies for health”. An electronic health record (eHR) is the electronic collection, management, use, storage and sharing of healthcare information and is envisioned to assist in the delivery of safe, efficient, effective health care (RACGP, 2016). National E-Health Transition Authority (NEHTA) was assigned to lead uptake of Personally Controlled E-Health Record (PCEHR),…

broadcasting proprietary or classified information to the public which has a right to know and access. How do you prosecute these different types of cyber-crimes? Robert Tappan Morris was the first person prosecuted under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act in 1989. Mr. Morris created and released a virus onto the internet in his attempt to measure the extent of the internet. His worm awarded him three years-probation and a $10,000 fine (Cybercrime 2). Needless to say, over twenty years later,…

trust with the client is also very important when building rapport, showing the client empathy and making them feel at ease and comfortable. Q. 2 Briefly discuss how will you promote positive communication outcomes with clients from other cultures? The best way to have effective and positive communication with clients from other cultures can be achieved by using body language, tone of voice and being aware of cultural differences that the client may have, If it is possible or needed, having an…