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What is data rights management?

Data rights management (DRM) refers to the technologies and processes used to control how digital data is accessed, shared, and used. These processes protect sensitive or proprietary information by restricting unauthorized copying, sharing, or...

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Characteristics of effective communication in a mental health setting

Communication in mental health creates a supportive and understanding environment where individuals feel safe to share their thoughts and emotions....

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When is accessing medical records a HIPAA breach?

Accessing medical records constitutes a breach if it involves unauthorized access, use, or disclosure that compromises the security or privacy of PHI.

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Microsoft report uncovers cybersecurity threat to critical U.S. sectors

A recently released report by Microsoft shows a cybersecurity group seemingly posing a risk to healthcare organizations.

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Baptist Health suffers data breach

Baptist Health Medical Center has begun notifying affected patients following unauthorized access to their IT environment.

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Granular retention schedules and HIPAA

Granular retention schedules allow healthcare organizations to precisely classify and manage emails based on their content. The approach reduces the...

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Understanding contingency operations for email

Contingency operations refer to military and governmental activities to prepare for, respond to, or recover from unforeseen events or emergencies....

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Understanding ephemeral messaging

Ephemeral messaging refers to sending digital messages that automatically disappear after a certain period.

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What are nonrepudiation controls?

Nonrepudiation controls are security measures that ensure individuals cannot deny responsibility for their actions or communications in a system. In...

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Understanding data sovereignty

A journal article published in Big Data & Society states that data sovereignty “typically relates in some way to meaningful control, ownership, and...

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Patelco Credit Union experiences data breach affecting over a million

In June 2024 Patelco Credit Union fell victim to a ransomware attack that compromised the personal information of over one million current and former...

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Maui health center hit by ransomware attack

Mālama I Ke Ola Health Center experienced a security incident resulting in unauthorized access.

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What is a designated record set

The designated record set (DRS) is established to determine which health information a covered entity, such as healthcare providers, health plans,...

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