The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken action against Global Tel*Link Corp. and its subsidiaries for failing to adequately secure personal data and notify consumers after a data breach. The breach occurred due to changes made by a third-party vendor to the security settings for the data stored in the cloud, leaving the personal data …
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Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital has settled with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) for $240,000 after security guards accessed medical records without authorization. The hospital will update policies and procedures to protect patient information and train employees to prevent future breaches. OCR Director Melanie Fontes Rainer stressed the …
St. Joseph’s Medical Center has settled with the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) over a HIPAA investigation regarding the disclosure of patients’ protected health information to a news reporter. The medical center provided a national media outlet with access to COVID-19 patients’ information without obtaining written authorization. OCR determined that three patients’ information was disclosed, …
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In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, where cyber threats and vulnerabilities continually emerge, it’s obvious that eliminating all risk is impossible. Yet, there’s a powerful strategy that can help address your organization’s most critical security gaps, threats and vulnerabilities — comprehensive cyber risk management. It goes beyond technical controls and considers organizational factors such as …
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Keeping sensitive data and critical tech safe from cyberattacks is crucial for businesses like yours. Your survival and growth depend on how well your organization can withstand cyber threats. That’s where cyber risk management comes into play. Businesses with solid cyber risk management strategies can build formidable cyber defenses and reduce risks without compromising business …
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When creating a budget for your business, it’s important to remember that technology costs are more than just operational expenses. They should be considered an investment that can drive your organization toward unprecedented productivity, growth, and profitability. Your technology budgeting process shouldn’t just be about numbers and spreadsheets. Instead, it should be about shaping the …
Digital transformation is necessary for all businesses that want to thrive in today’s competitive market. It helps businesses like yours win new customers, improve efficiency, and increase profits. However, due to several misconceptions, many business owners hesitate to take the digital plunge. In this blog, we’ll discuss the most common digital transformation misconceptions and share …
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has amended the Safeguards Rule to require non-banking financial institutions to report data security breaches. This amendment applies to institutions that discover unauthorized acquisition of information affecting 500 or more people. The Safeguards Rule already requires these institutions to have comprehensive security programs in place. The amendment aims to increase …
Phishing scams remain one of the most prevalent and successful types of cyberattacks today, so being aware of the danger they pose to businesses like yours is extremely crucial. Your business could easily be the next victim if you don’t clearly understand how threat actors leverage phishing emails. In this blog, you’ll learn the intent …
Social media has significantly transformed the way we communicate and do business. However, this growing popularity also comes with potential risks that could cause harm to businesses like yours. Unfortunately, many organizations remain unaware of these rapidly evolving challenges. In this blog, we will explore the dangers associated with social media and share practical tips …