Summary

This article contains information regarding identity theft prevention and the Federal Trade Commission Red Flags Rule at USNH.

Content

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Red Flags Rule (RFR) at USNH

An estimated nine million Americans have their identities stolen each year. Identity thieves may drain accounts, damage credit, and even put medical treatment at risk. The cost to business — left with unpaid bills racked up by scam artists — can be staggering, too.

The Red Flags Rule requires many businesses and organizations, such as USNH,  to implement a written identity theft prevention program designed to detect the “red flags” of identity theft in their day-to-day operations, take steps to prevent the crime, and mitigate its damage. This program can help USNH spot suspicious patterns and prevent the costly consequences of identity theft. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enforces the Red Flags Rule with several other agencies.

Compliance Assistance

ET&S Cybersecurity can answer Red Flag related questions at USNH at: General Cybersecurity Services.

Any suspected Red Flag incidents should be reported to:  Cybersecurity Incident Management.  

Further Readings

USNH Tips to Stay Safe Online 

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) 

Fighting Identity Theft with the Red Flags Rule: A How-To Guide - The Federal Trade Commission 

Cybersecurity Incident Management

General Cybersecurity Services

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