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Breach notifications are important because they alert individuals whose personal data may have been compromised, helping them take necessary precautions to protect themselves from potential harm. These notifications are required by many laws and...
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Farah Amod: Dec 17, 2024 3:32:21 AM
A photo of a baby shared online by a MUSC Health employee without parental consent illustrated ongoing issues with HIPAA compliance and social media...
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Kirsten Peremore: Dec 17, 2024 3:22:59 AM
Data portability is the idea that organizations can transfer their data seamlessly between different platforms or applications. The concept is put in...
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Farah Amod: Dec 17, 2024 3:14:00 AM
A phishing attack on Datavant exposed the sensitive data of over 11,000 minors, revealing the impact of a single compromised email account.
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As seen in the case of the data breach experienced by Familylinks, the organization noticed suspicious activity in one of their employee email...
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Between April 2003 and October 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)has recorded a staggering 374,322 cases of HIPAA breaches...
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More than one-third of responding health institutions reported at least one ransomware attack in the preceding year, according to a 2021 report by...
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Familylinks concluded a three-month comprehensive review of all data affected after suspicious activity was detected within one of its employee's...
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Abby Grifno: Dec 16, 2024 6:55:53 PM
The attack resulted in the state shutting down its online benefits systems.
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Farah Amod: Dec 16, 2024 4:56:08 PM
A New Jersey psychiatric practice faced a $30,000 settlement after disclosing patient information in responses to online reviews.
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Kirsten Peremore: Dec 16, 2024 4:44:24 PM
Patient-generated health data (PGHD) allows patients to participate in their health management by reporting data related to their well-being or...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Dec 16, 2024 3:40:12 PM
Robust security practices refer to a comprehensive set of actions, tools, and strategies designed to protect systems, networks, and data from...
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Kirsten Peremore: Dec 16, 2024 3:31:16 PM
Regional extension centers (RECs) are organizations established under the HITECH Act to provide technical assistance and support to healthcare...
