How long does HIPAA training take? Basic HIPAA training can be provided in a session of up to an hour, although training can take considerably longer depending on the role of an individual in the […]
Ransomware and other destructive cyberattacks on healthcare delivery organizations (HDOs) can cripple IT systems, prevent access to protected health information, and often see appointments cancelled and patients redirected to other healthcare facilities. The disruption caused […]
A lawsuit filed against Blackbaud Inc. alleging violations of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) has survived a motion to dismiss. Judge Childs of the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina […]
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has a Health Breach Notification Rule, similar to the Breach Notification Rule of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The FTC has recently released a Policy Statement confirming […]
HIPAA security awareness training is a requirement of the HIPAA Security Rule, which calls for HIPAA covered entities and their business associates to “implement a security awareness and training program for all members of its workforce (including […]
The Omaha, Nebraska-based pediatric care provider Children’s Hospital & Medical Center (CHMC) has agreed to pay a $80,000 financial penalty to resolve an investigation into an alleged violation of the Right of Access provision of […]
The Department of Health and Human Services’ cybersecurity department, the Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3), has issued a warning to organizations in the health and public health sector alerting them to an elevated risk […]
Universities that aim to train the leaders of tomorrow´s healthcare industry must do everything in their power to prepare their students for the many challenges that they will face during their educational and professional lives. […]
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules must be adhered to by all covered entities and their business associates, hence it is particularly important for nurses to clearly […]
The healthcare sector in the United States faces escalating data security challenges due to the increased activity of cybercriminals – particularly since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Consequently, it may be necessary to commit […]
The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has imposed a record €225 million ($267m) financial penalty on WhatsApp for ‘severe’ violations of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). WhatsApp, which is owned by Facebook, is […]
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