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How Trump’s re-election could impact US cybersecurity
With a second term on the horizon, Trump’s cybersecurity policies could shape the future of US defenses against ransomware, business email compromise, and cyber espionage.
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Email breach at Kaiser Permanente exposes patient data in Oakland
Kirsten Peremore: Nov 8, 2024 6:22:04 AM
On November 1, 2024, Kaiser Permanente notified patients of a recent data breach affecting over 40,000 patients. Threat actors gained access to the...
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Massive breach at Mystic Valley Elder Services exposes info of 87,000
Kirsten Peremore: Nov 8, 2024 6:18:50 AM
Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) experienced a security incident earlier this year, resulting in the exposure of over 80,000 patients' data.
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Meeting HIPAA requirements while working remotely
Farah Amod: Nov 8, 2024 5:54:52 AM
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) explains, “Telework has immediate and long-term benefits for healthcare organizations but security...
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Understanding micro-segmentation
Kirsten Peremore: Nov 8, 2024 3:31:12 AM
While HIPAA does not explicitly mention micro-segmentation, it is a security approach aligning with HIPAA’s security requirements by limiting access...
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Improving patient education in overburdened healthcare systems
Hospital overcrowding is a global issue that affects the number of resources available and the quality of care. According to Theron Govender, a final...
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Can business associates amend PHI?
Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 7, 2024 12:46:03 PM
Business associates do not have the authority to grant individuals the opportunity to amend their PHI. Patients must submit amendment requests to the...
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Can healthcare providers use personal devices for patient communication?
Liyanda Tembani: Nov 6, 2024 6:17:31 PM
Healthcare providers can use personal devices for patient communication, but it requires careful handling. Following HIPAA guidelines, providers must...
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Learning from the arrest in the Snowflake data breach
Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 6, 2024 2:26:28 PM
Canadian law enforcement authorities recently apprehended Alexander Moucka, also known by the online aliases Judische and Waifu, in connection with a...
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Do physicians with hospital privileges need BAAs?
Liyanda Tembani: Nov 6, 2024 2:20:20 PM
No, physicians with hospital privileges do not need to enter business associate agreements (BAAs) with the hospital. These physicians are...
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HIPAA and clinical trials
Liyanda Tembani: Nov 6, 2024 2:07:50 PM
HIPAA sets strict guidelines for handling and sharing protected health information (PHI) to ensure patient privacy. These guidelines are also...
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New tool bypasses Google Chrome’s new cookie encryption system
Farah Amod: Nov 6, 2024 6:27:34 AM
A new tool has been released that can bypass Google Chrome’s latest cookie encryption, sparking concerns over the security of user data stored in the...
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Is the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation a HIPAA-covered entity?
Generally no, but since the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) often handles protected health information (PHI), using HIPAA compliant...