For Public Computers – it’s a Privacy Mat

How it works:

Step on and enter personal information (shipping address, phone number) then

Step off and the last session is instantly erased. Step back on, a new fresh form awaits.

Clever eh!  Why don’t we see more of these.

How about libraries, airport terminals, internet cafes and store loyalty program signup kiosks.

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Spotted at Lee Valley Hardware, that store’s cool eh. I was there buying magnets, and from 2008-10 I included one of their pocket screwdrivers in my thank you cards.

 

 

Medical Offices – Password Protect all Computers

A scenario illustrating why.

Patient is shown to a private room.

They are instructed to change, then left alone to do so.

The desk is bumped, the mouse moves, and the screen comes to life.

It’s displaying the doctor’s daily schedule.

1 – Patient Name – Age – Reason (!) – Note – Other Doctors – Insurance   

There’s 30 listings like this.

2 – the yellow is a name highlighted, which displays the below information:

3 – Patient phone number

Another example screen.

4 – Billing screen

That’s a lot of time alone,
with a lot of personal information

Medical offices – protect your patient’s privacy, and put a password on all computers. Ideally it’s 15 characters strong, uses numbers, characters and letters, and is changed regularly.

(How to edit a sensitive photo)