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Social media and patient information
HIPAA prohibits healthcare staff from sharing forms of patient data on their personal social media accounts.
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HIPAA prohibits healthcare staff from sharing forms of patient data on their personal social media accounts.
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HIPAA applies to fundraising activities if patient data is used in communications meant for acquiring potential donors.
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School immunization records are protected by HIPAA when they are created and maintained by covered entities rather than schools. In this instance,...
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The FCC and AT&T have settled in the aftermath of the mobile company's 2024 data breach.
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The genetic testing and ancestry company 23andMe has agreed to a $30 million settlement after a class-action lawsuit was filed against it for a...
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The cost to send a fax varies widely, ranging from a few cents per page with online services to a few thousand dollars to purchase and maintain a...
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Vulnerabilities in email archiving include email spoofing and phishing attacks leading to unauthorized access or data tampering. These...
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Shortages and administrative issues in rural healthcare often stem from limited funding, leading to lower salaries and fewer resources. The isolation...
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Dell has potentially experienced a leak exposing the data of over 10,000 employees.
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Registries serve as a centralized database where individuals voluntarily register their consent to donate organs, tissue, or eyes. While organ...
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Mental health professionals can offer group therapy with family present generally without patient consent.
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Informal caregiver networks are naturally formed groups of family, friends, and neighbors assisting in the care of a loved one in need of medical...
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When a patient withdraws consent, healthcare organizations must stop using and disclosing information for purposes covered by that consent. They are,...