Kidnapped Hospital Data Was Probably Preventable By the time you read the ransom note it is too late for your patients/clients, your organization’s reputation, and maybe your career. But it doesn’t have to be. You …
HIPAA BUSINESS ASSOCIATE MANAGEMENT 2016 UPDATE In 2016, A hospital was fined $ 2.7 million for storing patient data with a cloud service without having a Business Associate Agreement in place. Another hospital was penalized …
Health Plan Pays $ 10.3 million in HIPAA Penalties The HIPAA enforcement agency announced on November 30, 2015 that Triple-S Management of Puerto Rico settled for $ 3.5 million in penalties for SEVEN HIPAA data breaches …
Every Business Should Take Notice Don't believe “We’re from the government and we are here to help you.” After a data breach in 2006 the FTC settled with ChoicePoint for $ 10 million and a …
Prepare Now Because of Short Response Times Imagine your life if your organization fails a federal HIPAA audit. Last week those of us attending the HIPAA Security conference in Washington heard clear warnings from the …
Employees Report Hospital to Federal Authorities Once you become aware of a HIPAA data breach it is not a good idea to sweep it under the rug, especially when that is breaking the law and …
Health IT Alert: Windows Server 2003 End of Life “Why is the FBI here to see me?” you are wondering when you are told that there are two Special Agents in your waiting area. They …
by Michelle Peterson, Friday, March 27, 2015- Reprinted with Permission Mike Semel, far right, on CompTIA's Annual Member Meeting Security Panel. Data is a company’s most important asset, but many small and midsized businesses …
by Mike Semel When we think Cyber-Security we logically think about technology tools to block North Korean or Chinese hackers from breaking into our networks. Those breaches make the news because they are so unique. …
HIPAA Protects Your Privacy for 50 More Years By Mike Semel Just because you die your medical information isn't free for the taking. The HITECH Act of 2009 says that your HIPAA privacy rights continue …