Data Security in the United States
Like it or not, our national and state governments know a lot about us. Each U.S. state holds a huge amount of data about its citizens, including personally identifiable information (PII) like Social Security numbers, tax and financial information, and driver’s...
Physically Securing Your Work Environment
HIPAA compliance may seem daunting, but, believe it or not, there are easy, cost-effective steps you can take right now to help get you there. If you’re responsible for upholding HIPAA law, take a moment to look around your office space. How well is your environment...
HHS OCR Aims for Breach Victims to get Share of HIPAA Settlements
An Important Television Commercial Announcement: Has your health information been inappropriately released by your healthcare professional or your employer? You may be eligible to share in a portion of the fines these organizations must pay for violations under the...
GDPR and HIPAA Compliance – Do They Overlap?
GDPR, or General Data Protection Regulation, has sent companies big and small scrambling since it went into effect May 25, 2018.1 While the majority of companies affected are within the EU (European Union), some U.S. organizations must comply with GDPR rules, too. How...