OT: Security

[Richard Kreiss]

I just received an email from Med-Star, a hospital group here in Maryland to
sign up for their "MyMedStar" portal.

Their user agreement is very interesting. ( just a few of the items listed)
	1. You agree to opt out of the Maryland Law controlling this type of
service
	2. You are responsible for all security of the data even on their
system
	3. You agree to a hold harmless agreement if the systems are hacked
	4. They own all of the information including a medical information
about you
	5. they can change the agreement without notice.  It is the
individual's responsibility to read the use agreement prior to logging in.

I wonder how I can secure my data on their system or insure that their
systems are properly secured?

Interesting how corporations are making it the users responsibility to
secure their system and agree to opt out of any applicable laws which are
meant to protect.

Looks like I will not be "MyMedStar"

As I always tell people, read the user agreements before install apps or
signing on for any "services"


Richard Kreiss
GCC Consulting

Office: 410-653-2813