Our world is a complicated one with many different areas that involve regulation and compliance. Some categories we are all familiar with are EPA, OSHA, and DOT regulations. It's important to keep up with news and legislation proposals. There are also federal regulations such as the corporate governance Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the antiterrorism USA Patriot Act and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). It's important to understand what's required for your business and industry . There are some common areas that run across different professions as well such as the archiving of e-mail, documenting financial transactions, protecting the confidentiality of certain records and standardizing, storing, retrieving and delivering data. Thanks for looking for compliance rohs at our site.
Here's some news on policies, legislation and industry updates discussing IT compliance, HIPAA and other areas:
Chevy Volt Not a Fire Risk, NHTSA Finds
In a final report on an investigation that began last November 25, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has determined that all-electric Chevrolet Volts are no more likely to catch on fire after serious collisions than traditional gasoline-powered vehicles.
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Chevy Volt Not a Fire Risk, NHTSA Finds originally appeared on About.com US Government Info on Saturday, January 28th, 2012 at 06:49:01.
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VA Provides Newborn Care for Women Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has officially issued a regulation amending its veteran's health benefits package to pay for up to seven days of medical care for newborn babies of women veterans who are receiving VA maternity care benefits.
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VA Provides Newborn Care for Women Veterans originally appeared on About.com US Government Info on Tuesday, January 31st, 2012 at 04:00:16.
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American Binge Drinker
So, we're still fat, and we drink too much! Now the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that binge drinking is a bigger problem than previously believed, with more than 38 million U.S. adults binge drinking an average of four times a month, downing at least eight mixed drinks every time.
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American Binge Drinker originally appeared on About.com US Government Info on Monday, January 30th, 2012 at 04:00:48.
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