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Government Shutdown: Impact on Health Data Security, Privacy
2019-01-24 19:48

HIPAA Enforcement Agency Open, But Regulatory Activity Slows DownSome regulatory activity related to health data privacy and security is on hold as a result of the partial government shutdown. But...

The 2019 Health Data Privacy Regulatory Outlook
2019-01-08 16:48

Attorney David Holtzman Highlights Three Issues to TrackWhat are the top regulatory trends to look for in the healthcare sector in 2019? Privacy attorney David Holtzman pinpoints three key issues to watch.

2018 Health Data Breach Tally: An Analysis
2019-01-03 20:48

Hacking Incidents Still Dominate, But Fewer Huge Incidents Than in Years PastMajor health data breaches added to the official federal tally in 2018 impacted more than twice as many individuals as...

What's Ahead for Health Data Privacy, Security in 2019?
2018-12-28 19:03

Consultant Rebecca Herold Offers Predictions for the Coming YearThis was an eventful year for healthcare cybersecurity and privacy incidents and developments. But what's ahead for 2019? Here are...

Health Data Breach Tally: Analyzing the Latest Trends
2018-10-29 19:48

Sorting Out What Kinds of Incidents Are Most Common This YearWhat kinds of health data breaches have been most common so far in 2018? An analysis of the official HHS breach tally reveals the...

Preventing Business Associate Health Data Breaches
2018-09-28 19:33

Because business associates have been culprits in heath data breaches impacting millions of individuals, healthcare entities need to be diligent in taking steps to reduce the persistent risks...

Health Data Breach Tally Shows Mistakes That Lead to Trouble
2018-09-25 21:18

Organizations Need to Avoid Mishaps That Can Make Matters WorseRecent additions to the federal health data breach tally shine a light on the mistakes that contribute to breaches - and in some...

Health Data Breach Victim Tally for 2018 Soars
2018-08-21 19:33

Analyzing the Latest 'Wall of Shame' TrendsAbout 30 new health data breaches - including a phishing attack impacting 1.4 million individuals - have been added in recent weeks to the official...

Phishing Attack Last Year Exposed Health Data on 417,000
2018-08-17 20:18

Why Did It Take 10 Months to Determine a PHI Breach Occurred?Augusta University Health in Georgia says it just recently concluded that a phishing attack that occurred - and was detected - 10...

HHS Weighs Changes to Health Data Privacy Regulations
2018-08-01 19:47

Privacy and Security Experts Offer Insights on What Changes Make SenseHHS is considering making changes to federal privacy regulations governing health data - including HIPAA and the 42 CFR Part 2...