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What are data classifications?

While HIPAA does not require specific data classification levels, organizations often adopt a simple three level classification system. These can take the form of restricted/confidential, private, and public which is meant to aid in determining...

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UNITE HERE settles $6M lawsuit for exposing data of nearly 800K

On October 20, 2023, the New York-based labor union UNITE HERE discovered unauthorized access to its systems, indicating a data breach that...

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Applying continuous threat management to email communication audits

Continuous threat management, or continuous threat exposure management (CTEM), is a cybersecurity strategy designed to mitigate threats across an...

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Does HIPAA apply to HRAs?

HIPAA applies to Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) because the plans involve handling protected health information (PHI). HRAs are account...

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Healthcare leaders push back against new HIPAA cybersecurity rule

On February 21, 2025, the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), along with several other healthcare organizations, sent a letter urging...

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Is Basecamp HIPAA compliant? (2025 update)

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Is Basecamp HIPAA compliant? (2025 update)

Based on our research, Basecamp 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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Section 105(h): Why it matters to HIPAA

Section 105(h) of the Internal Revenue Code relates to self-insured medical reimbursement plans. These rules make sure that plans do not unfairly...

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Is IBM Cloud HIPAA compliant? (2025 update)

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Is IBM Cloud HIPAA compliant? (2025 update)

Based on our research, IBM Cloud is HIPAA compliant because it meets the requirements set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)...

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What are HIPAA's nondiscrimination provisions?

HIPAA’s nondiscrimination provisions prohibit group health plans and group health insurance issuers from discriminating against individuals when it...

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What are nodes in blockchain?

According to a study published in Forbes, “The name blockchain is hardly accidental: The digital ledger is often described as a “chain” that’s made...

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What is NIST’s role in developing quantum-resistant cryptography?

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has spearheaded the effort to standardize new encryption algorithms capable of withstanding...

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How does HIPAA apply to health insurance sales?

HIPAA is one of the legislative hurdles health insurance agents and brokers have to navigate to perform their duties. This stems from their handling...

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Beverly Hills surgeon slammed for data breach silence

In October 2023, the ransomware group Hunters International claimed responsibility for hacking the plastic surgery practice of Dr. Jaime S. Schwartz,...

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