Sean Fredricks

Schools, colleges, and universities hold some of the most personal data in existence: student names, addresses, Social Security numbers, disciplinary records, academic performance data, health information, financial aid documents, and more. Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), educational institutions that receive federal funding must protect the privacy of student education records and […]

At first glance, a paper receipt seems harmless — a small slip from a coffee shop, a grocery store, or an ATM. But look more closely at what’s printed on that receipt, and you’ll quickly realize it contains information that identity thieves actively seek. Receipts contain partial credit card numbers, merchant names and locations, transaction

Dental offices handle some of the most sensitive personal information imaginable — and not just clinical records. Between patient intake forms, insurance claim documents, billing records, treatment histories, and X-ray orders, a typical dental practice generates hundreds of pages of protected health information every week. Under HIPAA, dental offices are covered healthcare providers, meaning every

Staten Island may be the most residential of New York City’s five boroughs, but it is home to thousands of businesses — from medical practices and law firms along Victory Boulevard to retail operations, government offices, and healthcare facilities throughout St. George, New Dorp, and Tottenville. For all of these organizations, the challenge of managing

Tax season is one of the most paper-intensive times of year for New York businesses and households alike. Between W-2s, 1099s, receipts, business expense logs, payroll records, and bank statements, the volume of financial documents that accumulates can be staggering. But once you’ve filed your return and the relevant statutes of limitation have passed, much

Running a business in New York means navigating one of the most complex data privacy regulatory environments in the United States. Between federal laws like HIPAA and GLBA, and state-specific legislation like the New York SHIELD Act and the NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation, New York business owners have numerous obligations when it comes to protecting the

As December approaches, New York businesses face an annual ritual: clearing out filing cabinets, archiving important records, and making decisions about the mountains of paper that have accumulated throughout the year. For most organizations, this year-end document purge represents both an opportunity and a risk. Done right, it can free up valuable office space, reduce

New York’s insurance industry is one of the largest and most heavily regulated in the world. From major carriers headquartered in lower Manhattan to regional agencies serving Long Island and Westchester County, insurance companies in New York handle some of the most sensitive personal and financial information imaginable: policyholder Social Security numbers, medical records, claims

In New York City, dumpsters are everywhere — tucked behind restaurants, lined up in alleyways, stacked outside office buildings in Midtown, Brooklyn, and the Bronx. For most business owners, they are simply a way to get rid of trash. But for identity thieves and corporate spies, they represent opportunity. Dumpster diving identity theft has become

New York’s hospitals, clinics, and medical practices operate under one of the most demanding regulatory environments in the country. From major medical centers in Manhattan to community health practices in Queens and Long Island, every healthcare provider generates an ongoing stream of protected health information (PHI) that must be handled — and ultimately destroyed —