by HIPAAgps | Mar 8, 2018 | HIPAA News
The most recent OCR information newsletter provided guidance on phishing and how to protect against it. Phishing is a specific type of cyberattack where the attacker will send an email or text that seems legitimate, but it asks for confidential information such as...
by HIPAAgps | Jan 11, 2018 | HIPAA News
On January 5, the OCR sent out an emergency update to the security and privacy email lists notifying health care organizations about new discovered computer vulnerabilities that may affect PHI. In the update, the OCR linked to a report from the Healthcare...
by HIPAAgps | Dec 28, 2017 | HIPAA News
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently published an update on the outcome of the breach investigation surrounding 21st Century Oncology and a breach that occurred toward the end of 2015. The Florida cancer center chain stated that the FBI notified them of the...
by HIPAAgps | Dec 14, 2017 | HIPAA News
The November Office for Civil Rights (OCR) Cybersecurity Newsletter provided guidance on HIPAA compliance and issues regarding insider threats and requirements for procedures used when an employee leaves the organization. In the newsletter, the OCR reminded covered...
by HIPAAgps | Nov 30, 2017 | HIPAA News
In October 2017, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) provided guidance for properly handling Mobile Devices in the health care field. Mobile devices are becoming more common in the health care industry. These devices often have higher risks of potential breach of...
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