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Impact and Prevention of Tax Identity Theft

Gain a better understanding of tax identity theft, how to prevent it and what to do if your client is affected.

Data privacy and cybersecurity threats are constantly and rapidly evolving. This topic will address the most pressing cyber threats and provide information on developing a cybersecurity strategy to better combat fraud and protect client data as well as your own. The information will focus on providing tips for enhancing safeguards and implementing security controls and incident response plans to prevent, protect, mitigate, respond, and remediate cyber incidents. We will also discuss enterprise risk management and prevention; data security plan development and implementation; effective responses to an attack and/or breach; and state and federal laws and regulations governing data security.

87 minutes
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Agenda

Current Trends and Cyber Risks

  • Emerging Cyber Threats
  • High-Risk Data in a Highly Connected World

Security Challenges During a Pandemic

  • Challenges of Remote Working
  • Connected Devices and Vulnerable Communication Platforms
  • Remote Access to Corporate Networks and Data

How to Minimize Risks and Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft

  • Developing Data Security Plans to Prevent, Protect From, and Counter Cyber Threats
  • Developing a Cybersecurity Strategy to Better Combat Fraud and Protect Clients' Data
  • Developing Incident Response Plans to Mitigate, Respond, and Remediate Cyber Incidents or Data Breaches

Laws and Regulations

  • Laws and Regulations Governing Data Security That Apply to Specific Sectors/Industries
  • State and Federal Identity Theft Protections Laws and Data Breach Notification Requirements
  • Available Guidelines, Frameworks, and Benchmarks

Practicing Cyber Hygiene

  • Cybersecurity Best Practices to Protect Sensitive Data at Rest and in Transit
  • Security Controls to Protect Connected Devices, Email Communication, and Avoid Phishing Scams and Ransomware Attacks
  • Privacy Issues and Employee Training
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OnDemand Course

This course was last revised on January 7, 2021.

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  • CA MCLE 1.5
     
  • Lorman Business Center, LLC. is a State Bar of California approved MCLE sponsor and this course qualifies for 1.5 CLE hours of participatory credit.
     

To earn each credit Lorman offers through the OnDemand learning platform, you need to watch 100% of the program. Also, for certain credits you will need to fulfill additional requirements which will be displayed on the "credits" tab when viewing the course.

This program does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation.

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Linn Freedman

Linn Freedman

Robinson & Cole LLP

  • Partner and chair of the Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice at Robinson & Cole LLP (Robinson+Cole)
  • Practices in data privacy and security law, cybersecurity, and complex litigation
  • Provides guidance on data privacy and cybersecurity compliance to a full range of public and private clients across all industries, such as construction, education, health care, insurance, manufacturing, real estate, utilities and critical infrastructure, marine, and charitable organizations
  • Regularly delivers presentations around the country on data privacy and cybersecurity, and has most recently provided programming for the IRS Nationwide Tax Forum, the Legal Nurse Consultant Summit, all five Massachusetts Homeland Security regions, and the Greater Boston Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, among many others
  • An adjunct professor of the practice of cybersecurity at Brown University and an adjunct professor of law at Roger Williams University School of Law
  • Writes extensively on data privacy and cybersecurity topics, including for Robinson+Cole’s Data Privacy + Security Insider and Health Law Diagnosis blogs
  • Member of the American Bar Association, Rhode Island Bar Association, Rhode Island Women's Bar Association, Women’s Health Council of Rhode Island, International Association of Privacy Professionals, Rhode Island Health Care Reform Commission, Association of Pharmacy Lawyers, American Health Lawyers Association, Women in the Boardroom, Defense Counsel of Rhode Island, and WBL Network
  • J.D. degree, Loyola University School of Law
  • Can be contacted at 401-709-3353 or [email protected]
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Product ID: 407452
Published 2021
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