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New E-mail security mechanism for HIPAA and business compliance

Attach Plus(TM) Dramatically Improves HIPAA Compliance Efficiency by Reducing the Time and Complexity It Takes to Encrypt and E-mail Patient Documents Using the Secure 128-bit PDF or ZIP Standard

TEMPE, Ariz., June 15, 2005 -- Attach Plus, a premier developer of secure document encryption tools for e-mail attachments, announced today the availability of Attach Plus 2.2.7 for major e-mail clients. Attach Plus brings the advanced features of PDF and ZIP encryption within reach of the average business desktop user and complies with the HIPAA requirement "Technical security mechanisms" 45 CFR Part 142, S 142.308 (d) for medical records sent via the Internet.

"Attach Plus has given us the ability to seamlessly send confidential e-mail from our insurance software using Outlook. Previously we would have to use the insurance proprietary software that did not work with our other programs. Attach Plus gave our users the bridge to export sensitive information to a program (Outlook) which they were already accustomed to using. It also allowed our IT department to eliminate 3 different programs that were used to provided the security of Attach Plus document encryption," said Oscar Miniet, CIO, Head-Beckham Amerinsurance (HBA), Inc.

By running in conjunction with a HIPAA compliant and configured e-mail system, medical professionals can now easily and inexpensively roll out a document encryption tool to every user in the organization without changing their existing e-mail software. Attach Plus not only makes document security easier, but also gives users the ability to send a secure network file or folder as a shortcut which is based on their existing network security settings. A collaboration and productivity advantage the whole office can benefit from!

Until now, document security was difficult, expensive and time consuming -- something the average desktop user was not able or willing to take advantage of. Attach Plus enables users to easily encrypt their documents or print output by converting the document as it is attached to an e-mail with a few simple mouse clicks. The result is an industry-standard secure PDF, ZIP or network shortcut placed conveniently in the body of a new or existing e-mail message.

Attach Plus was originally designed to meet the needs of Financial Advisors to reduce the time and complexity it takes to secure a digital document. Today, firms across the legal, insurance, healthcare, mortgage, and human resources industries find Attach Plus a large productivity boost by reducing the amount of time it takes to send their clients secure information and a vast reduction in paper they send to clients via mail or fax.

How it Works:

Attach Plus works intuitively by integrating into these four Windows/E- mail commands:

     1.  File->Send To from an open file
     2.  Right Click->Send To->Mail Recipient from an unopened file
     3.  E-mail application Paperclip (Attach) Button
     4.  File->Print->Save & E-mail PDF from any application
     Diagram: http://www.attachplus.com/mkt/docs/AttachPlusWorkflow.pdf

Once a format is selected, the user can further choose to enter a password, include certain pages, and even restrict printing and copying. Attach Plus then automatically attaches the encrypted file to a new or existing e-mail message.

Quick Features:

     *  PDF -- Encrypt PDF files, include certain pages, restrict printing and
        copying
     *  ZIP -- Encrypt ZIP files -- great for retaining document for further
        editing
     *  PDF by Printing -- Converts the document to PDF, optionally saves it
        to your computer, then opens the e-mail dialogue window.  The PDF may
        be retrieved from the save location or the Sent Mailbox folder of your
        e-mail system
     *  Attach Shortcut -- Work collaboratively with others in your office by
        attaching network shortcuts to files instead of the entire document
     *  "Send To" Integration -- Attach Plus allows you to send open files as
        attachments from Word, Excel and other MAPI compliant programs to a
        new e-mail or an e-mail in progress.  Attach Plus also allows you to
        send unopened files by right clicking and selecting "Send To" -> "Mail
        Recipient"
     *  Encrypt Pre-existing ZIP or PDF documents
     *  Merge foreign documents to one PDF -- (WordPerfect, Excel, or Print
        output)

E-mail & Applications Supported:

     *  Outlook 2000, Outlook 2002 (XP) and Outlook 2003, Outlook Express 6
     *  Goldmine 5, 5.5, 6.0 and 6.5
     *  ACT! 6 & 2005 e-mail
     *  Groupwise 6.0 & 6.5
     *  Eudora 6  -- NEW
     *  Windows, Microsoft Office, WordPerfect, Open Office & WORLDOX
        File->Send To integration
     *  Any Application that can Print

Attach Plus is a privately held company located in Tempe, AZ. For more information, please visit http://www.attachplus.com or call +1 602.437.7277.

Attach Plus is a registered trademark of Attach Plus Corporation. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Web Site: http://www.attachplus.com



Kevin Basso
     Development Manager
     Attach Plus
     3220 S. Fair Lane
     Tempe, AZ 85282
     E-mail: kevinb@attachplus.com
     Phone: +1 602.437.7277

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