Information Security and Red Flags covers the purpose of information security laws that apply to all banks' protection of customer information. This course contains an overview of both information security "best practices" and information on the Red Flag rules. This course explains that these Red Flag rules require financial institutions and creditors to have policies and procedures for detecting red flags that indicate possible identity theft in new and existing accounts. This course also teaches that information security laws apply to all banks, each bank creates its own policies and procedures and the general security guidelines for electronic and physical measures. The course also covers additional rules finalized under the FCRA including requirements to reconcile addresses. REVISED: 2009