Category Archives: Compliance
Is Your Website ADA Compliant?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a landmark civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against disabled individuals in all areas of public life. It gives millions of people with disabilities equal access to employment, government, telecommunications, and businesses.
Businesses
Conduct A ISO 27001 Risk Assessment in 7 Steps
Risk assessments are the most important part of any ISO 27001 project. They help you determine how to get your ISMS in order and keep it that way. This is the core of your information security management system, which is … Read the rest
This Year You Should Expect Stronger Cyber Security Regulations
The government is cracking down on cyber security. According to The Wall Street Journal, and companies are expected to comply with the more stringent cyber security regulations.
In early 2021, a SolarWinds and Microsoft hack occurred. They have been … Read the rest
Why HIPAA Compliance Matters In Telehealth
While the world has dealt with the far reaching effects of COVID-19, the healthcare industry has had to deal with many unique challenges. The procedure to protect both patients and staff from possible exposure to virus’s is a tricky process, … Read the rest
Basics of FERPA – School Compliance
FERPA stands for the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. It was designed to protect both the privacy and security of certain kinds of educational records. It gives students, former students, auditing students, and others, certain privacy rights with respect … Read the rest
The Tiers of HIPAA violations
If you violate HIPAA, you will be fined. The penalty fee is determined by how serious the violation is. However, most cases are solved with a technical guidance from the OCR or agreeing to change your policy and procedures to … Read the rest
QUICK HIPAA FACT SHEET
This quick HIPAA fact sheet will point you in the right direction! Did you know HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act was created in 1996? HIPAA is designed to maintain strict privacy over an individual’s health records.
Other … Read the rest
The 18 Identifiers Of PHI
In this article I will outline the 18 identifiers of Protected Health Information also known as PHI. Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, known simply as HIPAA, PHI is any information (identifiers) about health care, health status, or … Read the rest
HIPAA For Business Associates
HIPAA defines business associates as a person or entity that provides services to a covered entity that involves the disclosure of PHI.
What is HIPAA?
HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, was enacted in 1996 primarily to simplify … Read the rest
Is A Comcast Business Modem HIPAA Compliant?
I know the reason your here is to find out if a stand alone Comcast Business Modem can be used in a Medical Practice and pass the HIPAA compliance security check for protecting a healthcare network. Well, first there are … Read the rest
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