As many as nine million Americans have their identities stolen each year. Identity thieves may drain their accounts, damage their credit, and even endanger their medical treatment. Th e cost to businesses - left with unpaid bills racked up by scam artists - can be staggering, too.

The "Red Flags" Rule, in effect since January 1, 2008, requires many businesses and organizations to implement a written Identity Theft Prevention Program designed to detect the warning signs - or "red flags" - of identity theft in their day-to-day operations, take steps to prevent the crime, and mitigate the damage it inflicts. By identifying red flags in advance, they will be better equipped to spot suspicious patterns when they arise and take steps to prevent a red flag from escalating into a costly episode of identity theft.

The Red Flags Rule is enforced by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the federal bank regulatory agencies, and the National Credit Union Administration. If you work for a bank, federally chartered credit union, or savings and loan, check with your federal regulatory agency for guidance. Otherwise, this booklet has tips for determining if you are covered by the Rule and guidance for designing your Identity Theft Prevention Program.

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Look Out! Computer Injuries Spike

Computer injuries are on the rise.

Computer geeks and their children are in danger. New research reveals that injuries caused by tripping over computer equipment or taking a hit in the head from a falling monitor are on the rise.

In fact, the number of acute computer-related injuries - the sort that involve accidents, not repetitive stress injuries or eye strain - increased eight-fold from 1994 through 2006, with a total of more than 78,000 individuals suffering such injuries during that time period. The data came from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System database.

The researchers say the findings are significant (and should be followed up) in a world where computers are becoming essential fixtures in homes. From 1989 to 2003, the percentage of U.S. households having at least one computer rose from 15 percent to 62 percent, or an increase from 13.5 million to 70 million households with a computer.

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Loria mattl@re-Sourcepartners.com re-Source Partners Ph: 586.783.0700 x.225 Mobile: 586.615.3829 Fax: 586.783.3935	Fighting Fraud With The Red Flags Rule As many as nine million Americans have their identities stolen each year. Identity thieves may drain their accounts, damage their credit, and even endanger their medical treatment. Th e cost to businesses - left with unpaid bills racked up by scam artists - can be staggering, too. The "Red Flags" Rule, in effect since January 1, 2008, requires many businesses and organizations to implement a written Identity Theft Prevention Program designed to detect the warning signs - or "red flags" - of identity theft in their day-to-day operations, take steps to prevent the crime, and mitigate the damage it inflicts. By identifying red flags in advance, they will be better equipped to spot suspicious patterns when they arise and take steps to prevent a red flag from escalating into a costly episode of identity theft. The Red Flags Rule is enforced by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the federal bank regulatory agencies, and the National Credit Union Administration. If you work for a bank, federally chartered credit union, or savings and loan, check with your federal regulatory agency for guidance. Otherwise, this booklet has tips for determining if you are covered by the Rule and guidance for designing your Identity Theft Prevention Program. Read More Responsible Recycling Practices Responsible Recycling (R2) Practices for Use in Accredited Certification Programs The Responsible Recycling (R2) Practices for Use in Accredited Certification Programs is a set of guidelines for accredited certification programs to assess electronics recyclers' environmental, worker health and safety, and security practices. Since January 2006, EPA has facilitated a multi-stakeholder group to develop this document. The voluntary R2 practices include general principles and specific practices for recyclers disassembling or reclaiming used electronics equipment including those electronics that are exported for refurbishment and recycling. The practices are set forth below. Read More Intelligent Technology Symantec discussion of intelligent technology and it's migration to the corporate world from the consumer world, and what you need to know to keep your technology secure. Watch the video on Forbes Network New iPhone App From Ann Arbor Company Stout Systems announces that it is has officially entered the iPhone application development market with its first offering released to the iTunes Store. Called iSoBusy, the application is a tongue-in-cheek twist on a traditional mobile phone app theme: the “fake phone call” that gives a user an exit strategy from dull or uncomfortable situations. iSoBusy features over twenty uniquely silly pre-recorded fake callers including Mom, Obsessive Boss, Unemployed Brother-in-law, Football Fan and Dry Cleaner Calling About That Stain. Read More Look Out! Computer Injuries Spike Computer injuries are on the rise. Computer geeks and their children are in danger. New research reveals that injuries caused by tripping over computer equipment or taking a hit in the head from a falling monitor are on the rise. In fact, the number of acute computer-related injuries - the sort that involve accidents, not repetitive stress injuries or eye strain - increased eight-fold from 1994 through 2006, with a total of more than 78,000 individuals suffering such injuries during that time period. The data came from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System database. The researchers say the findings are significant (and should be followed up) in a world where computers are becoming essential fixtures in homes. From 1989 to 2003, the percentage of U.S. households having at least one computer rose from 15 percent to 62 percent, or an increase from 13.5 million to 70 million households with a computer. Read More Re-Source Partners Asset Management, Inc supports the Lifecycle Services needs of some of the world’s largest corporations, OEMs, IT Resellers, VARs, IT Service Providers. The company adheres to ISO 14001 quality control measures. Some of Re-Source Partners’ services include: purchasing retired IT hardware, remarketing, recycling via ZERO LANDFILL methods, destroying data to Department of Defense levels – DOD 5220-22M, managing end of lease, warehousing, storage and deployment projects. The company delivers a full suite of detailed inventory, audit and reporting capabilities. Re-Source Partners works with PC, Server, Networking, Storage and Telecom Equipment.
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