Many modern digital copiers function as copiers, printers, scanners and fax machines. The information from each of these functions may be stored on internal hard disk drives ( HDD ). This information may be of value as evidence in Civil or Criminal cases. It is possible to retrieve exact copies of documents that have been copied, printed, scanned or faxed from these multi-function machines.
This same information stored on these HDDs can lead to issues with information security and privacy:
Patient information confidentiality is covered by Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) which can cover:
- medical records or payments
- residential or tenant history
- check writing history
- employment history
- insurance claims
Gramm–Leach–Bliley Act (GLB) which covers the disclosure of “Nonpublic Personal Information” by financial institutions as well as other federal and state laws.
Erasure of these digital copier HDDs is essential to adhering to state and federal laws
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