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Vulnerabilities in email archiving

Vulnerabilities in email archiving include email spoofing and phishing attacks leading to unauthorized access or data tampering. These vulnerabilities can lead to the potential compromise of email archiving systems that contain large amounts of...

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Audit control in HIPAA compliance

Audit controls enable organizations to detect unauthorized access or unusual activity involving protected health information (PHI) or electronic...

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Safeguarding privacy amidst increasing data breaches

The year 2024 has seen a notable increase in data breaches, with many companies and institutions falling victim to cyberattacks. These incidents have...

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Easing workforce shortages in rural organizations

Shortages and administrative issues in rural healthcare often stem from limited funding, leading to lower salaries and fewer resources. The isolation...

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Benefits of using PHI in patient communications

In the healthcare industry, organizations have to begin using protected health information (PHI) in patient communications or risk falling behind....

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DELL employees data exposed in potential data breach

Dell has potentially experienced a leak exposing the data of over 10,000 employees.

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Are patients willing to pay for better privacy?

People value their privacy, yet the cost and risks of maintaining it are usually ignored. In healthcare, it is not always well-defined to balance...

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Who does HIPAA apply to?

HIPAA applies to covered entities, which include healthcare providers, health plans, and healthcare clearinghouses, as well as their business...

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Are group chats HIPAA compliant

Group chats can be HIPAA compliant, but not all chat platforms are automatically secure enough to meet HIPAA's standards. To be HIPAA compliant,...

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Atrium Health faces data breach

On September 13, 2024, Atrium Health confirmed a data breach linked to a phishing attack. The incident has raised concerns about the security of...

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Organ donation registries and HIPAA

Registries serve as a centralized database where individuals voluntarily register their consent to donate organs, tissue, or eyes. While organ...

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What is HIPAA certification?

HIPAA certification is a more advanced form of HIPAA training that provides a thorough understanding of the regulations and encourages a culture of...

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