Written by attorneys from the esteemed Privacy and Data Security Group of Proskauer & Rose LLP, which crafted PLI's definitive treatise "Proskauer on Privacy", this guide: offers clear, straightforward coverage of what the Red Flag Rules entail. The book specifies what types of financial institutions and credit issuers must comply; shows how to craft policies and procedures to detect identity theft dangers; addresses appropriate program administration to ensure its effectiveness; reveals how to respond diligently to any detected red flags; advises on how to periodically assess and update the prevention program; and points up the severe penalties and potential lawsuits for non-compliance. Included are the FACTA Red Flag Rules, FACTA guidelines on identity theft detection, prevention, and mitigation, and other compliance-enabling documents.