Chapter Review

From a system administrator’s position, complying with cyber-laws is fairly easy. Add warning banners to all systems that enable consent to monitoring as a condition of access. This will protect you and the firm during normal routine operation of the system. Safeguard all personal information obtained in the course of your duties and do not obtain unnecessary information merely because you can get it. With respect to the various privacy statutes that are industry specific—GLB, FCRA, ECPA, FERPA, HIPAA— refer to your own institution’s guidelines and policies. When confronted with aspects of the U.S. Patriot Act, refer to your company’s general counsel, for although the act may absolve you and the firm of responsibility, this act’s ...

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