FTC Approves Final Order Settling Charges that Rite Aid Failed to Protect Medical and Financial Privacy of Customers and Employees

• Date: November 24, 2010
• Source: Admin

Rite Aid Corporation, charged with failing to protect its customers’ and employees’ sensitive and financial privacy, received a final order approved by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to settle charges. Members of the public who put forward commends on the order received letters from the FTC. In line with the order, Rite Aid is obligated to ensure several measures. This includes setting up a comprehensive information security program that will protect the integrity, confidentiality, and security of the personal information collected from employees and customers.