FDA Guidelines Boost Internet Use, Says NetCompliance.Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 2, 2001 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA FDA abbr. Food and Drug Administration FDA, n.pr See Food and Drug Administration. FDA, n.pr the abbreviation for the Food and Drug Administration. ) has issued new draft industry guidelines guidelines, n.pl a set of standards, criteria, or specifications to be used or followed in the performance of certain tasks. which embrace the Internet as a "trustworthy and reliable communications pipeline" for electronic records, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. NetCompliance, an Internet provider Internet provider - Internet Service Provider of "paperless" compliance solutions (www.netcompliance.com). The FDA guidelines find the Internet to be "a trustworthy and reliable communications pipeline for electronic records when there are measures in place to ensure the accurate, complete and timely transfer of data and records from source to destination computing systems." The guidelines, however, also list a number of computer validation criteria to follow to ensure the authenticity, integrity and confidentiality of both electronic records and electronic signatures. "The Internet, coupled with NetCompliance's eComply(TM) technology of subscription-based electronic products and services, offers companies a better, faster, and more affordable way to determine compliance needs and manage regulatory-related information," said Krish Krishnan, NetCompliance CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . The guidelines are available on NetCompliance's web site. |
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