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Can healthcare privacy officers delegate duties to staff members?
It’s important for those in healthcare management to successfully distribute responsibilities while ensuring patient data remains secure.
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The value of HIPAA compliant email for incident reporting
Kirsten Peremore: Feb 21, 2025 10:27:17 AM
After the discovery of a data breach, a secure source of communication like HIPAA compliant email can become an invaluable resource for the extensive...
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How workstation policies improve security
Kirsten Peremore: Feb 21, 2025 9:36:10 AM
Workstation policies dictate physical security measures like workstation placement, screen locking when unattended, and proper disposal of hardware....
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Xactus LLC reports data breach
Tshedimoso Makhene: Feb 20, 2025 3:52:04 PM
Xactus LLC recently disclosed a data breach affecting consumers’ personal information after an unauthorized party gained access to a company email...
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Understanding modern email thread hijacking
Email thread hijacking has evolved from simple reply-chain spam to a sophisticated attack vector that poses significant risks to healthcare...
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Are law firms business associates?
Tshedimoso Makhene: Feb 20, 2025 2:59:32 PM
Law firms can be considered business associates under HIPAA if they perform functions or services on behalf of a covered entity that involves the use...
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Innovative Renal Care reports major data breach
A Tennessee-based network of dialysis centers has disclosed a significant data breach that exposed sensitive patient information, including medical...
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What to do if you discover a HIPAA violation
Farah Amod: Feb 20, 2025 10:26:08 AM
Discovering a Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) violation in the workplace requires prompt action to prevent further harm...
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Clinical trial database exposes 1.6 million patient records
A massive database containing 1.6 million clinical trial records was found exposed online without password protection, potentially compromising...
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New ransomware group BlackLock emerges as major 2025 threat
A new ransomware operation has shown explosive growth, with experts warning it could become the most dominant ransomware threat of 2025.
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Is Smaply HIPAA compliant? (2025 update)
Based on our research, Smaplyis not HIPAA compliant because it does not meet the requirements set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services...
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Is Klaviyo HIPAA compliant? (2025 update)
Based on our research, Klaviyois not HIPAA compliant because it does not meet the requirements set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human...
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CISA and FDA warn about vulnerabilities in patient monitoring device
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a joint warning...