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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 14, 2024 4:35:13 AM
Orthopedics Rhode Island announced a data breach that compromised sensitive patient information, encompassing personal and medical details. They advised affected individuals to keep an eye on their accounts for any indications of fraud.
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 14, 2024 4:27:50 AM
Social workers must adhere to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), which mandates the protection of patient information...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 14, 2024 3:31:47 AM
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 generated federal regulations that apply to healthcare professionals and...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 14, 2024 3:23:11 AM
As part of a broader security strategy, automatic logout helps healthcare providers protect sensitive information, reduce the risk of data breaches,...
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HIPAA’s Privacy and Security Rules apply to employer health plans that receive, use, and disclose protected health information (PHI) related to an...
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With growing awareness to protect sensitive health information, questions arise when health information is shared outside traditional medical...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 13, 2024 6:13:12 PM
Most period-tracking apps are not covered by HIPAA, leaving user health data vulnerable to legal requests.
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Abby Grifno: Nov 13, 2024 6:08:47 PM
Eagle Bank has reported an incident impacting their MasterCard debit card customers.
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 13, 2024 6:05:57 PM
Most period-tracking apps are not directly associated with a healthcare provider or covered entity. They typically collect data for consumer use...
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On October 31, 2024, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a $500,000 settlement with Plastic...
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Farah Amod: Nov 13, 2024 3:31:45 AM
The healthcare sector has seen a rise in ransomware attacks, even as many other industries have experienced a decline. According to the State of...
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Farah Amod: Nov 13, 2024 3:22:24 AM
Nokia, a leader in telecommunications, is investigating a cybersecurity breach after a hacker, known as IntelBroker, claimed to have accessed and is...
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Liyanda Tembani: Nov 12, 2024 5:52:41 PM
Healthcare data breaches expose sensitive information of patients and clients. Despite advances in cybersecurity, healthcare organizations remain...
