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Let’s Get Physical - OCR Issues Reminder that HIPAA Security Isn’t Just Technical

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While most entities that are subject to the HIPAA Security Rule spend considerable time and effort ensuring that they have implemented appropriate administrate and technical safeguards to protect the health information that...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

[Webinar] Creating a Data Privacy & Security Playbook for 2024: An Overview of Compliance and Regulations, AI, and Data Breach...

Nelson Mullins invites you to the two-day webinar, Creating a Data Privacy & Security Playbook for 2024: An Overview of Compliance and Regulations, AI, and Data Breach Concerns, on Feb. 7 and 8 in honor of Privacy Day...more

Ward and Smith, P.A.

Senior Savvy: Wise Owls Navigating Cyber Scams

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As the relentless march of technology continues, scams have evolved into cunning traps, presenting a challenge to individuals of all ages. Among the great tapestry of age groups, despite the wealth of experience and...more

K2 Integrity

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Doubling Your Account Security With Multi-Factor Authentication

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This article is the second in a series of articles about Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Throughout October, K2 Integrity will be providing tips and solutions to organizations to commemorate the 20-year anniversary of the...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Privacy Tip #367 – Update your Apple Operating System to 16.6 NOW

On Monday, July 24, 2023, Apple issued a security update to address vulnerabilities that have been linked to a spyware campaign. iOS 16.6 fixes 25 iPhone security flaws, several of which are being exploited by threat actors...more

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[Webcast Transcript] Proper Hygiene Matters: Three Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Data Protection Challenges and Solutions

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Editor’s Note: HaystackID hosted an educational webcast on March 15, 2023, to discuss the growing importance of cyber and data hygiene in the context of privacy, cybersecurity, and data protection. The webcast focused on how...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

Report on Patient Privacy Volume 23, Number 1. Outlook 2023: Ransomware Threats Multiply as Rogue Nation-States Sponsor More...

Report on Patient Privacy Volume 23, no 1 (January 2023) Ransomware—including increased attacks from criminal groups affiliated with rogue nation-states such as Russia and North Korea—will continue to dominate the health...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

Report on Patient Privacy Volume 23, Number 1. Privacy Briefs: January 2023

Report on Patient Privacy Volume 23, no 1 (January 2023) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) said a data breach at a Medicare subcontractor impacted the personally identifiable information and protected...more

UB Greensfelder LLP

Illinois Federal Court Rules Apple May Be “In Possession” of Biometric Data Stored on User Devices

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Last week, a federal court in Illinois ruled that the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) (740 ILCS § 14/1 et seq.) can apply to companies that do not exclusively control consumers’ biometric data, denying an...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

[Webinar] Navigating Privacy Rules in a Virtual World - June 17th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

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The transformation to a work from home/work from anywhere model has become the new normal and even after the pandemic ends, many expect that model to continue. This accelerated transition has forced companies to embrace...more

Baker Donelson

Don't Forget About Cyber Hygiene During Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak

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As organizations prepare for certain contingency work arrangements in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, companies must also focus attention on ensuring appropriate cyber hygiene. ...more

Hogan Lovells

SEC Releases Cybersecurity and Resiliency Observations: A Potentially Useful Guide for Businesses

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In today’s connected world, businesses face constant pressure to improve their cybersecurity practices and to confirm that they are meeting industry standards. To continue helping businesses achieve those goals, the SEC...more

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Unencrypted Mobile Devices Cost Medical Center $3 Million In HIPAA Settlement

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In one of this year’s largest HIPAA settlements, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is set to collect $3 million from the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC). This...more

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New Jersey’s Anticipated Expansion of Data Breach & Privacy Laws

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An amendment to New Jersey’s data breach notification requirements of the Consumer Fraud Act is currently awaiting signature by State Governor Phil Murphy. The bill, Assembly No. 3245, was recently passed by both the New...more

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NIST Guidance for Reducing Mobile Device Cybersecurity Risks

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If your organization embraces (or simply allows!) the use of mobile devices for the workplace, the natural tradeoff you’re making for increased productivity, efficiency and convenience is an increase in cybersecurity risks to...more

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Best Cybersecurity Practices for Healthcare Organizations – Loss or Theft of Devices

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This article is part of a series of blog posts exploring the recommendations and guidance Health & Human Services (HHS) provides to healthcare organizations in its Cybersecurity Best Practices report. The report on...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

Privacy Perils: I Spy Your Wi-Fi

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Public Wi-Fi networks are a wonderful thing, particularly if you subscribe to a limited carrier data plan and have spent the month streaming Bachelor in Paradise or your favorite NCAA and NFL teams’ games. However, by...more

Snell & Wilmer

Has Your Computer Been Hijacked For Illicit Cryptocurrency Mining?

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Another day, and another form of hacking comes to light. On June 26, 2018, the United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT), an agency within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, issued a security tip...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Privacy & Cybersecurity Update - March 2018

In this month's edition of our Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, we discuss all 50 states now having data breach notification laws, state attorneys general and their opposition to a federal data breach notification law, the FBI...more

Fisher Phillips

Is Your Company Car Exposing Sensitive Data To Hackers?

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In today’s world, where lots of sensitive data are stored electronically, prudent companies utilize sophisticated computer cyber security systems to prevent the hacking of such data. They likely also require employees to...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Cybersecurity Best Practices

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When you bring to mind someone “hacking” a computer one of the images that likely comes up is a screen of complex code designed to crack through your security technology. Whereas there is a technological element to every...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Privacy TIp #79 – Consumer Reports Will Help Us With Privacy + Security of Products

What a great idea! Trusty Consumer Reports has announced that it is collaborating with three cybersecurity firms to “create a new standard that safeguards consumers’ security and privacy—and we hope industry will use...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

FTC Releases Tips & Advice on Ransomware

On November 10, 2016, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released tips and advice for businesses and consumers on ransomware. For businesses, the FTC released Ransomware – A closer look and a companion video, Defend against...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Highlights from the FTC’s Second “Start With Security” Initiative

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On November 5, the FTC hosted its second “Start With Security” event in Austin, Texas in an effort to provide companies with practical tips and strategies for implementing effective data security....more

Bilzin Sumberg

Alphabet Soup and Data Security

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In the span of two days, mobile device users learned of two data breaches that could compromise their personal data. In one, Experian (a credit reporting agency) reported that it was hacked, potentially putting 15 million...more

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