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Agencies warn of Ghost ransomware activity
The FBI, CISA, and MS-ISAC have issued a joint advisory warning about the Ghost ransomware group, which has been active since 2021.
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Is Telegram HIPAA compliant? (2025 update)
Tshedimoso Makhene: Feb 27, 2025 1:23:47 PM
Based on our research, Telegram is not HIPAA compliant because it does not meet the requirements set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human...
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Healthcare leaders push back against new HIPAA cybersecurity rule
Kirsten Peremore: Feb 27, 2025 11:21:09 AM
On February 21, 2025, the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), along with several other healthcare organizations, sent a letter urging...
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Is Basecamp HIPAA compliant? (2025 update)
Kirsten Peremore: Feb 26, 2025 6:40:49 PM
Based on our research, Basecamp is not HIPAA compliant because it does not meet the requirements set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human...
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Can accounting firms be business associates?
Tshedimoso Makhene: Feb 26, 2025 6:32:26 PM
Accounting firms can be consideredbusiness associates if they handle protected health information (PHI) as part of their services to healthcare...
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Can I use Oracle Eloqua and be HIPAA compliant? (2025 update)
Tshedimoso Makhene: Feb 26, 2025 6:21:20 PM
Based on our research, Oracle Elogua is HIPAA compliant because it meets the requirements set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services...
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Can I use Marketo and be HIPAA compliant? (2025 update)
Based on our research, Marketo is HIPAA compliant because it meets the requirements set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to...
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Securing healthcare data with Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB)
Healthcare organizations are adopting cloud services for everything from electronic health records (EHR) to telehealth platforms. This migration...
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Apple pulls strongest privacy tool from UK market
Apple has removed its highest-level security feature from the UK market following a standoff with the government over access to user data, marking a...
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Promoting HIPAA compliance
Tshedimoso Makhene: Feb 26, 2025 10:28:44 AM
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was designed to safeguard protected health information (PHI) and ensure the privacy...
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How data-sharing guidelines ensure HIPAA compliance
Tshedimoso Makhene: Feb 26, 2025 10:22:27 AM
Data sharing guidelines establish clear rules and safeguards for handling protected health information (PHI) while balancing privacy, security, and...
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Misuse of medical records
Tshedimoso Makhene: Feb 26, 2025 10:06:49 AM
The misuse of medical records can take several forms, including unauthorized access, data breaches, fraud, and improper disclosure of patient...
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Section 105(h): Why it matters to HIPAA
Kirsten Peremore: Feb 26, 2025 6:10:57 AM
Section 105(h) of the Internal Revenue Code relates to self-insured medical reimbursement plans. These rules make sure that plans do not unfairly...