While email has been widely embraced in the digital era for its speed and convenience, sending a fax is more secure. Modern fax machines, on the other hand, can utilize cloud phone systems to send messages. These transmissions cannot be hacked, thus ensuring privacy with end-to-end encryption.

A standard, analog fax machine is rarely encrypted and may store electronic copies of the documents sent or received. Therefore, any sensitive data transmitted can remain on the unsecured hard drive. The only time they are removed is when they are overwritten by newer documents, which leads to the second problem.

HIPAA requires doctors have appropriate security safeguards in place when faxing. HIPAA Privacy Rules do not prohibit a “covered entity” from faxing protected health information to doctors. Faxes sent over T38 SIP Trunks use patented real-time encryption that is HIPAA approved.

Creating Secure Files. Put your credit card information in a separate text document. Never paste your credit card information into the actual email body. Instead, attach the information with a secured file.

The short answer is no. Merchants can choose whether to require the CVV code. But most online merchants do, and if you want to make a purchase with them, you’ll need to provide your CVV code, usually with your credit card number and its expiration date. Typically, it’s also OK to give a CVV over the phone.

Yes. It is possible to do a transaction on the credit card without the CVV or the PIN. However, requesting the CVV minimizes they will be hit with a fraud chargeback plus a hefty fee for not doing their due diligence including not asking for a picture ID.

Card details: Information such as expiry date of your credit or debit card, its number, and your full name are prominently displayed on the card. Your name would be known to most people, but you should not share any other information printed on the card. And this information is the first level of security.

Unfortunately, occasional security flaws allow criminals to bypass this security, allowing them to steal large numbers of cards at once. If your credit card supports the technology, single-use card numbers can prevent hackers from accessing your accounts even if they compromise card databases.

Card details – card number, card holder name, date of birth and address – are stolen, often from online databases or through email scams, then sold and used on the internet, or over the phone. Committing fraudulent applications in someone else’s name for a new credit card, without that person knowing.

Never make your card details shown in public. Never provide your cvv number when asked on the phone or when processing a card payment in person. This is a sure sign of an impending fraud! When making a payment on the phone, always obtain the phone number from a trusted source and make the call directly.

You should never give your PIN and should not give your account number and sort code unless setting up a direct debit. Be extremely careful handing out your CSV number.

Never give out personal information over the phone unless you initiate the call. Shred all documents and mail with identifying information. Don’t carry any information you don’t need in your wallet (Social Security card, extra credit cards, birth certificate, etc.)