Online resource developed on "privacy."Privacy of information continues to be a concern among businesses and consumers, both in the online and offline environments. To build awareness about privacy issues among CPAs, the AICPA AICPA See American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). has developed an online resource that explains the risks associated with privacy, the benefits of good privacy practices and how privacy can be used by businesses for a competitive advantage. Members can visit the privacy page on the AICPA's site (www.aicpa.org/innovation/baas/ewp/homepage.htm) and then access an in-depth in-depth adj. Detailed; thorough: an in-depth study. in-depth Adjective detailed or thorough: an in-depth analysis resource center through a hyperlink A predefined linkage between one object and another. See hypertext. hyperlink - anchor to the Privacy Resource Center on CPA (Computer Press Association, Landing, NJ) An earlier membership organization founded in 1983 that promoted excellence in computer journalism. Its annual awards honored outstanding examples in print, broadcast and electronic media. The CPA disbanded in 2000. 2Biz.com. A free introductory primer prim·er n. A segment of DNA or RNA that is complementary to a given DNA sequence and that is needed to initiate replication by DNA polymerase. , Privacy Matters: An Introduction to Personal Information Protection, is available from the resource center. Another useful tool offered to CPAs without charge is an educational brochure highlighting important questions business owners should ask about their own privacy practices. The questions are designed for CPAs and business owners to use together to gain a better understanding of good privacy practices and to identify sound controls and policies. |
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