Every one of us, whether we have been a victim of medical identity theft or are trying to prevent it from occurring, should take specific steps to either correct or avoid it. The World Privacy Forum is a leading expert on medical identity theft. Use the World Privacy Forum website (worldprivacyforum.org) to review “Consumer Tips: Medical Identity Theft – What to do if You are a Victim (or are concerned about it).” And CMS https://www.cms.gov/files/document/wsafeguardingbooklet042516fpdf  

1. Perform an internet search to find at least two medical identity theft cases and summarize your finding.
2. What steps will you take, in accordance with World Privacy Forum guidance and CMS, to advise your family on how to respond to or prevent the theft of their own medical information?

• The initial response must be relevant, detailed, and specific, at least 250 words.