2 min read
Social media and patient information
HIPAA prohibits healthcare staff from sharing forms of patient data on their personal social media accounts.
Read More
2 min read
HIPAA prohibits healthcare staff from sharing forms of patient data on their personal social media accounts.
Read More
2 min read
HIPAA applies to fundraising activities if patient data is used in communications meant for acquiring potential donors.
2 min read
School immunization records are protected by HIPAA when they are created and maintained by covered entities rather than schools. In this instance,...
1 min read
The FCC and AT&T have settled in the aftermath of the mobile company's 2024 data breach.
2 min read
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...
2 min read
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...
1 min read
Vulnerabilities in email archiving include email spoofing and phishing attacks leading to unauthorized access or data tampering. These...
1 min read
Shortages and administrative issues in rural healthcare often stem from limited funding, leading to lower salaries and fewer resources. The isolation...
1 min read
Dell has potentially experienced a leak exposing the data of over 10,000 employees.
2 min read
Registries serve as a centralized database where individuals voluntarily register their consent to donate organs, tissue, or eyes. While organ...
1 min read
Mental health professionals can offer group therapy with family present generally without patient consent.
2 min read
Informal caregiver networks are naturally formed groups of family, friends, and neighbors assisting in the care of a loved one in need of medical...
2 min read
When a patient withdraws consent, healthcare organizations must stop using and disclosing information for purposes covered by that consent. They are,...