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Many people hesitate to share their personal information online due to legitimate concerns about data security. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), “Many companies keep sensitive personal information about customers or employees in their files or on their network.” LifeSpring Home Nutrition prioritizes client care and data security by avoiding unnecessary client data and ensuring any information gathered is kept safe and confidential.
Data security involves taking measures to protect digital records. Many companies store sensitive client data on computers to make it easier for clients to sign up for services online. Older adults often share personal information to sign up for helpful or convenient services. Studies have shown that “[i]n 2019, 91 percent of American adults 65+ owned a mobile phone and 53 percent owned a smartphone.” The number of elderly individuals using digital technology and sharing their information online will continue to increase. Data security is essential to ensure vulnerable individuals remain protected. Companies are responsible for ensuring the safety of clients who share personal information through their sites or services.
Keeping data secure reduces the risk of people experiencing the following:
LifeSpring Home Nutrition does not require social security numbers or other sensitive information that may put vulnerable individuals at risk. Clients only share information necessary to deliver their meals, including a drop-off address. The information clients provide is never shared outside the company and is only used to deliver products and provide essential services.
Staying protected from digital threats starts with keeping personal information like social security numbers safe. LifeSpring Home Nutrition will never ask for a client’s social security number, reducing the risk of identity theft or fraud.
People protect their personal information by doing the following:
In most cases, data breaches are accidental and caused by human error. According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), “22% of breaches in 2019 were due to simple human error — things like an email being sent to the wrong person or an employee accidentally revealing their login credentials.” People reduce the risk of accidental data breaches and other security issues by being mindful of how much personal information is shared. LifeSpring Home Nutrition purposefully limits the amount of client information gathered to protect individuals.
Every staff member plays a role in ensuring data remains confidential and secure. Each department and employee follows strict security policies and procedures in day-to-day work tasks to protect client data. In addition, any information moved online between healthcare providers and LifeSpring Home Nutrition is encrypted and shared using secure software.
LifeSpring Home Nutrition keeps client data safe by doing the following:
Sensitive client information is never transmitted to other companies or partners. Instead, LifeSpring Home Nutrition keeps everything contained and in-house.
Access to client data is severely restricted to ensure only authorized people have access to medical data and other sensitive client information. For example, drivers only have access to drop-off routes and locations. Delivery drivers can complete their daily tasks without knowing what medical conditions impact a client’s diet. The packages they deliver have no client name or address listed. Instead, the labels identify the package as being from LifeSpring Home Nutrition.
Limiting access to secure data does the following:
Data security safeguards sensitive medical records from unauthorized access. Limiting how data is stored and who has permission to access it reduces risks and keeps client information secure.
Client records are kept digitally secured, and the only people who have access to complete client files are individuals who have authorization from the client to view that information. Registered dieticians (RDs) are the individuals most likely to have access to complete client files due to the comprehensive nature of nutritional counseling and meal planning. Other staff members do not require that information and do not have access to complete client files. LifeSpring Home Nutrition takes client security and safety seriously and takes all the necessary steps to protect client information.
Elderly individuals have the highest risk of experiencing fraud or theft. Scammers often target older adults. Understanding the dangers and how to protect private data reduces fraud. Being taken advantage of by scammers or other individuals significantly impacts the mental health and overall well-being of older adults. According to the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, “Aside from economic consequences, fraud has been shown to have psychological effects, cause mental and physical health problems, damage a person’s reputation, and produce positive and negative behavior changes.” LifeSpring Home Nutrition protects client health and safety by ensuring all client data remains secure.
Elderly individuals can protect their privacy and data by only sharing information through secured channels and verifying the identity of any individual requesting personal information. LifeSpring Home Nutrition will never request social security numbers or other sensitive identifying information.
Data security protects personal information shared or stored on the computer. LifeSpring Home Nutrition uses best practices when accessing and securing client information to ensure client data remains safe and confidential. To learn more about our services, contact our office today at (800) 798-5767.
