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

Farah Amod: Dec 28, 2024 10:18:00 AM

The HIPAA security rule permits sending electronic protected health information (ePHI) via email or the Internet, provided safeguards are in place to...

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What information can hospitals give over the phone?

Farah Amod: Dec 27, 2024 5:00:00 PM

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?

Farah Amod: Dec 27, 2024 11:13:24 AM

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

Farah Amod: Dec 27, 2024 8:30:24 AM

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?

Farah Amod: Dec 27, 2024 8:18:18 AM

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

Farah Amod: Dec 25, 2024 5:43:04 PM

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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The challenge of healthcare fraud

Farah Amod: Dec 25, 2024 1:00:00 AM

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

Farah Amod: Dec 24, 2024 9:01:41 PM

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

Farah Amod: Dec 23, 2024 6:16:37 PM

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

Farah Amod: Dec 23, 2024 11:51:33 AM

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?

Farah Amod: Dec 20, 2024 10:00:00 AM

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?

Farah Amod: Dec 20, 2024 7:16:00 AM

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