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Feroot

Navigating HIPAA Compliance When Using Tracking Technologies on Websites

Dec 15, 2024 By Feroot In Feroot
Websites have become indispensable tools for healthcare organizations to connect with patients, streamline operations, and enhance service delivery. Modern websites are composed of components that “build” unique user experiences in real time.However, the use of tracking technologies on these websites presents unique challenges in complying with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
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Feroot

Unauthenticated Webpages: Hidden HIPAA Risks on Public-Facing Websites

Dec 13, 2024 By Feroot In Feroot
When we think about HIPAA compliance and websites, the focus often shifts to patient portals, online scheduling systems, and other secure areas requiring user authentication. However, it’s crucial to recognize that even unauthenticated webpages, those accessible to the public without logging in, can present hidden HIPAA risks. Let’s explore these often-overlooked vulnerabilities and discuss how covered entities can mitigate potential compliance pitfalls.
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manageengine

How to adapt firewall rules for medical device security in healthcare

Dec 10, 2024 By Firewall Analyzer In ManageEngine
Healthcare has become more digitized; medical devices play an increasingly vital role in patient care. Alongside these advancements, any medical device connected to the internet can become a vulnerable entry point for cyberthreats. Hospitals and healthcare providers must take proactive steps to protect these devices, ensuring their reliability while safeguarding patient data and network integrity.
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securitysenses

The Power of Digital Tools in Supporting Health and Safety Compliance

Dec 10, 2024 By SecuritySenses In SecuritySenses
Health and safety compliance is a fundamental aspect of workplace management, ensuring the well-being of employees while safeguarding businesses against legal and financial risks. However, maintaining compliance can be a complex and time-consuming process, especially for organisations juggling multiple regulations and operational demands. Digital tools have emerged as game-changers in this area, streamlining compliance processes and enhancing workplace safety. With advancements likehealth and safety software, businesses can now manage their safety obligations more efficiently and effectively.
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trustcloud

What is PHI? (Protected Health Information)

Dec 5, 2024 By Akshay V In TrustCloud
Protected Health Information (PHI) is a critical aspect of healthcare, encompassing any data that can identify an individual and is used in the context of medical care. Examples of PHI include personal identifiers (name, address, Social Security number), medical records, health insurance information, and even communications containing health details.
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securitysenses

Forever Zoom Discus: Long-Term Optimization of the Zoom Whitening System

Nov 26, 2024 By SecuritySenses In SecuritySenses
Discus Dental offers a professional Zoom Discus tooth-whitening method utilizing the Philips Zoom LED lamp and an activated gel with a high concentration of hydrogen peroxide and balanced pH. This whitening procedure ensures lasting results but comes at a significant cost. Is it possible to optimize and make this system more affordable, creating a permanent Zoom Advanced Power solution?
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tripwire

750,000 Patients' Medical Records Exposed After Data Breach at French Hospital

Nov 21, 2024 By Graham Cluley In Tripwire
When we think about our data being leaked onto the internet, we often picture it as our financial records, our passwords, our names and addresses... what is less often considered is the exposure of our private medical information. A French hospital has found itself in the unenviable position of learning that hackers have gained access to the medical records of over 750,000 patients following a cyber attack.
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Why Healthcare Must Urgently Enhance Data Security

Nov 21, 2024 By Rubrik In Rubrik
In this episode of CISO Conversations: EU Data Regulations, Nicolas Groh, Field CTO at Rubrik, is joined by Anastasiya Kiseleva, a PhD Researcher in Law, Health, and Technologist at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, John Noble, Former Non-Executive Director at NHS England, and Dr. Stefan Buttigieg, Resident Specialist in Public Health Medicine at the Ministry for Health and Active Aging in Malta.
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