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Learning from recent email breaches

In recent months, four HIPAA-covered entities—Southern Bone & Joint Specialists, Connally Memorial Medical Center, Rim Country Health and Rehabilitation, and Michigan Masonic Home—reported email environment breaches that compromised the protected...

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Opting out of receiving text messages about data breaches

While some patients may prefer other communication methods, healthcare providers are often required by law to notify individuals of a data breach....

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Using email to notify patients of a data breach

When a data breach occurs, timely and transparent communication is important. As the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) states,...

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The hidden risks of third-party data sharing on healthcare websites

The healthcare industry is increasingly leveraging digital tools to improve patient access, offer services like appointment scheduling, and even...

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The importance of email retention

Email retention in healthcare ensures compliance, supports legal obligations, enhances patient care, and strengthens data security. By implementing...

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ACLU Alaska claims privacy violation over inmate health records

The ACLU of Alaska claims that the Alaska Department of Corrections and its software provider, NaphCare, improperly exposed sensitive medical...

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Senate Bill proposes stricter cybersecurity mandates for healthcare

Senators Ron Wyden and Mark Warner have introduced a new bill intended to enhance cybersecurity within the healthcare industry. The proposed...

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Email account breaches reported by 4 HIPAA-covered entities

Four healthcare organizations have recently reported email account breaches, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive patient data. The impacted...

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Keeping texts for legal defensibility

Retaining text messages can protect organizations legally by preserving accurate records of communications in the event of legal disputes, regulatory...

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Breaking confidentiality during public health concerns

During public health crises, the ethical obligation to maintain confidentiality can come into conflict with the need to protect the wider population...

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ACLU and NaphCare dispute exposure of inmate health records

A recent incident has raised concerns over inmate privacy, with the electronic records for over 70 individuals incarcerated in Alaska’s prison...

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US Senators propose stricter cybersecurity for healthcare entities

In response to the growing threat of cyberattacks on the healthcare sector, two Democratic senators have proposed a new bill to strengthen...

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Understanding contextual multi-factor authentication (MFA)

Contextual multi-factor authentication (MFA), also known as adaptive authentication, is an advanced security approach that adjusts authentication...

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