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Does the security rule allow for sending ePHI via email or Internet? 

The HIPAA security rule permits sending electronic protected health information (ePHI) via email or the Internet, provided safeguards are in place to protect the data. The flexibility helps healthcare providers and covered entities communicate...

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What information can hospitals give over the phone?

As healthcare providers, patients, and families understand the complexities of hospital communication, a common question arises: what information can...

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What is DNS cache poisoning?

The domain name system (DNS) translates human-readable domain names into machine-readable IP addresses. However, this system is not immune to...

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HIPAA compliant computer disposal

The HIPAA privacy rule requires healthcare entities to create and follow policies for safely disposing of protected health information (PHI),...

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What is a golden ticket attack?

Golden ticket attacks are when criminals infiltrate the Kerberos authentication system. They are a serious cybersecurity threat, especially for...

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Meta fined €251 million for GDPR violations

Meta was fined €251 million for failing General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requirements in a Facebook data breach affecting 29 million...

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Why covered entities should use encryption–even if it isn’t required

In healthcare, protecting patient information is a top priority. Many people think HIPAA requires encryption for electronic protected health...

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PIH Health ransomware breach exposes 17M records

Hackers claim to have exfiltrated 17 million patient records in a ransomware attack on PIH Health.

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HIPAA compliance with tracking technologies

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets strict guidelines to protect patient information, including how tracking...

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Do medical marijuana companies need to comply with HIPAA?

As the U.S. government considers reclassifying cannabis from a Schedule I to a Schedule III substance, the conversation around patient privacy and...

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What is deception technology?

Deception technology is an innovative strategy for preventing cyberattacks. It involves creating a realistic decoy environment to divert...

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What is XDR?

As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, organizations are turning to advanced tools to protect sensitive data and maintain seamless operations....

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