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Who needs to sign the BAA?

Authorized representatives from both the covered entity and the business associate need to sign the business associate agreement (BAA). These representatives must have the legal authority to bind their respective organizations to the terms of the...

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How long should a BAA last?

A business associate agreement (BAA) should remain in effect for the entire relationship between the covered entity and the business associate. The...

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Lessons learned from HIPAA compliance breaches

Healthcare data breaches continue to climb, with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) tracking a...

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Is GMass HIPAA compliant? (2025 update)

Based on our research, GMass is not HIPAA compliant because it does not meet the requirements set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services...

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Hackers exploit Zendesk for fraud scams

Hackers are exploitingZendesk's platform to run sophisticated brand impersonation scams, tricking victims into sharing personal or financial...

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Is SharpSpring HIPAA compliant? (2025 update)

Based on our research, SharpSpring is not HIPAA compliant because it does not meet the requirements set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human...

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Healthcare records: The top target for identity theft

Healthcare records are a prime target for identity thieves, fetching higher prices on the black market than any other type of personal data. Beyond...

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What information should be included in a BAA?

A business associate agreement (BAA) needs to include specific details to ensure that protected health information (PHI) is handled according to...

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UK proposes ransom payment ban for public sector

The UK government has proposed a ban on ransom payments by public sector bodies, including hospitals and schools, as part of a broader strategy to...

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Is Contentsquare HIPAA compliant? (2025 update)

Based on ourresearch, Contentsquare is not HIPAA compliant because it does not meet the requirements set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human...

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Social engineering attacks target public health

Social engineering attacks targeting the healthcare and public health (HPH) sector are becoming more sophisticated by using psychological...

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Limited Waiver of HIPAA Sanctions and Penalties during a declared emergency

When natural disasters or public health emergencies strike, healthcare providers must often make quick decisions to ensure the safety and well-being...

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Phishing scam tricks iMessage users into disabling protection

Cybercriminals are exploiting a flaw in iMessage's phishing protection, tricking users into disabling safeguards and falling for smishing attacks.

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