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Farah Amod: Dec 31, 2024 12:30:23 PM
In healthcare, protecting patient information is mandatory, and HIPAA sets specific guidelines to ensure that protected health information (PHI) remains secure, including with business associates. But what happens when there’s only incidental or...
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Farah Amod: Dec 30, 2024 6:13:31 PM
A Texas judge has blocked a federal privacy rule, citing conflicts with state laws on abortion and gender care.
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Farah Amod: Dec 30, 2024 10:17:18 AM
Cybercriminals have set their sights on the healthcare sector, and recent breaches have shown just how vulnerable this industry has become. With...
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Farah Amod: Dec 29, 2024 9:33:17 AM
In healthcare, where so much is at stake, the supply chain is fundamental for getting medications, equipment, and resources where they’re needed...
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Farah Amod: Dec 28, 2024 10:28:04 AM
Compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a concern for healthcare organizations and business associates...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...
