Whether it's the end of Windows 7 support, or the inevitable invasion of snow zombies from north of the wall in Game of Thrones, we can all relate to impending dates of importance.
Now that we have finally passed the end date of Windows 7 support - and we hope that means you no longer have any on your network- it’s time to focus on the next big thing for us here in New York State—the SHIELD Act.
What is SHIELD?
The SHIELD Act was signed into law in 2019 and will affect almost every business in New York State, and some outside as well. The scariest part isn’t even the requirements. It’s how few people know about it, and it goes into effect March 21, 2020.
What is SHIELD? It’s an acronym for Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security. It’s like HIPAA, NIST, or California’s recent CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act). It’s all about protecting personal information. How? There are several facets, or safeguards to the act.
How to Achieve and Maintain Compliance
Compliance is not a one-and-done task. It’s an ongoing process. It’s also important to emphasize that without documentation, there is no compliance. The SHIELD Act requires several documents to be maintained and readily available.
The next step in preparing for SHIELD is to find a provider that can help guide you through the process. Or even better, one that can both guide and keep you compliant.
Find a Provider With the Tools to Help
Usherwood Office Technology is proud to offer compliance as a service for our managed services clients. That means documentation, and auditing so that we can be your watcher on the wall.
Regardless of whether you partner with us, or another provider, the date is coming and soon we will all be held accountable. The time is now to take stock and secure your data.
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