Massachusetts WISP Law Update

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Privacy Regulations Revised And Simplified Deadline Extended Until March 1, 2010

Citing concessions to the burdens placed on small businesses, on August 17, 2009, the Commonwealth's Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation ("OCABR") again revised the so-called identity theft or privacy regulations, further extending the date for compliance until March 1, 2010.

The major conceptual change in the revised regulations is their new emphasis on a "risk-based approach" to implementation. In plain terms, a company now has the flexibility to scale its efforts in implementing the regulations based on "the size, nature of its business, the kinds of records it maintains, and the risk of identity theft posed by its operations," as summarized by the OCABR. Where the prior version of the regulations indicated that compliance would be judged (assumedly at the time of enforcement) in light of the relative business size along with the amount and accessibility of personal information, that scalability has now shifted to the demands required of a business in initially implementing the regulations. According to OCABR, the "[n]ew language in the regulations recognizes that the size of a business and amount of personal information it handles plays a role in the data security plan the business creates."

The revised regulations postpone, again, the date for compliance an additional two months (formerly the deadline was January 1, 2010). The plain language of the remaining changes to the regulations tighten, focus and simplify language, but do not appear to materially change the process for businesses. Each company must still evaluate its use and storage of personal information, create a comprehensive written security plan or plans, implement feasible safeguards (including employee training and reasonable protection of electronically stored and transmitted information), and monitor and report breaches and unauthorized disclosures although each phase may be moderated to the scale and nature of business operations and volume of protected information. A public hearing on the revisions will be held by OCABR on September 22, 2009, which may result in further updates. Look for additional alerts throughout the fall.

Source: Hanify & King, P.C.,

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MA Data Security Law Effective Date Now March 1,2010

MA Data Security Law Effective Date is now March 1, 2010

On August 17th (2009) the MA Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulations ("OCABR) issued amended implementing regulations related to the M.G.L.c.93H data security statute.
Check the www.magov.com website for more specifics.

The effective date of implementing regulations has been extended from January 1, 2010 to March 1,2010.

MA Data Security Law got you feeling overwhelmed?

Attend a MA Data Security Law Seminar for Small Business Owners
Presented by one of my colleagues, Laurie LaBrie, President of Integrated Staffing.

These seminars are designed for you to create a WISP specifically for your company.


MA Date Security Law Seminar for Small Business Owners
Waterfield Business Center, in Woburn
September 15th. 8:00-11:30am

To reserve your seat : call 978-531-2103 or email :nclark@integratedstaffing.com

For details see previous post .

Hope to see you there!

Need help getting started after the seminar? Call Nancy at 978-922-6136
to ask how Organization Plus can help you.

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CHANGE IN DATE Seminar was 8/18/09 now 9/15/09

The MA Date Security Law Seminar scheduled for August 18th at the Waterfield Business Center, in Woburn has been rescheduled for
September 15th. 8:00-11:30am

To reserve your seat : call 978-531-2103 or email :nclark@integratedstaffing.com

For details see previous post .

Hope to see you there!
Nancy www.organzationplus.com

MA Data Security Law Seminars

MA Data Security Law got you feeling overwhelmed?

Attend a MA Data Security Law Seminar for Small Business Owners

Presented by one of my colleagues, Laurie LaBrie, President of Integrated Staffing.

These seminars are designed for you to create a WISP specifically for your company.

3 convenient times and locations: Tuesday, August 18th 8:00-11:30
Wakefield Business Ctr. ,Woburn

Thursday, August 20th 1:00 - 4:30
The Enterprise Center, Salem

Wednesday, August 26th 8:00 -11:30
Colucci Norman, Beverly

Due to limited seating reservations are required.

$99 Workshop fee includes exclusive CD with documents that will protect your business.

To reserve your seat, please call 978-531,2103 or email:

nclark@integratedstaffing.com .

Refreshments will be provided.

Sponsored by Colucci/Norman, LLP

For information on how Organization Plus can help you implement your WISP call or email Nancy at 978-922-6136

or nancy@organizationplus.com

Get Organized in the Kitchen: Home Organization Tips from Nancy Black

Get Organized in the Kitchen: Five Simple Kitchen Tips
by Nancy Black, Professional Organizer

Five Simple Kitchen Organizing Tips

Having an organized kitchen will save you time and money.

You’ll save time by having what you need easily accessible.

You’ll save money because you won’t buy duplicates of things that you already have!

Here are five simple kitchen organizing tips:

1. Alphabetize your spices so that you will be able to see which spices you already have, avoiding duplicate purchases.

2. Use drawer organizers to arrange items in “junk drawers” and drawers used for cooking utensils. Use appropriate organizers to accommodate different utensil’s sizes and shapes.

3. Use rectangular storage containers to store foods in the refrigerator: they stack well and allow you to store more food in the same space.

4. Small packages of nonperishable foods can be organized in containers to keep them neat and visible.

5. Know the interior measurements of your refrigerator, kitchen cabinets, and pantry. This let’s you choose the right containers or shelf dividers to make the use of the space you have.

For more advice to help you get organized, eliminate clutter, and reduce the stress in your life, as well as how to "transform" your disorganized tendencies in as little as 180 minutes, visit http://www.organizationplus.com.

Get Organized With Organization Plus Telephone Consultations

Three weeks ago I did a home organizing assessment for a new client.

After talking about how she would like to see each room look, we created an action plan, listing tasks and deadlines.

I suggested that she schedule a phone consult for the next week.

She has had two 15 minute phone consults that have motivated her to
check off items on her action plan.

The 1st two phone consults were scheduled a week apart. The 3rd one is scheduled for two weeks later.

In the future we will schedule on site organizing consults as needed.

Would you like to learn more about our Telephone Consultations?

Visit http://www.organizationplus.com/teleconsultations.html

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Taking Time for #1 ---- You.

My favorite place to relax is Crane's Beach. I was there both yesterday and today. The blue sky and sunshine were wonderful.

While I was there I read an article on the importance of taking time to relax. People who take time for themselves are happier and healthier.

Did you take time for yourself this weekend?

What is your favorite way to relax?

If you think you do not have Time for #1 --- You, call 978-922-6136, to ask how Organization Plus can help you find the time.

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