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Feroot

Is Your Hospital Sharing Patient Data with Facebook? A Guide for Security and Privacy Teams

Dec 19, 2024 By Feroot In Feroot
Recent lawsuits have revealed a critical privacy concern for healthcare providers – the sharing of patient data with Facebook through tracking pixels. We wrote this article to help your security and privacy teams assess their risk, identify key stakeholders, and understand the urgency of this issue.
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Feroot

Is Your Website Leaking Sensitive Patient Information to Facebook? A disturbing story about HIPAA (and How to Avoid It)

Dec 17, 2024 By Feroot In Feroot
Picture this scenario: You’ve used every tool you have to secure your web pages and forms so patient information is safe. One day, a potential patient Googles “hysterectomy options” and ends up on your hospital’s website. They browse around, maybe even schedule an appointment online. You have no reason to worry, right? Because you’ve done what you could to secure those pages.
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SecurityScorecard

Securing Your Healthcare Supply Chain: A Guide to Supply Chain Detection and Response

Dec 17, 2024 By SecurityScorecard In SecurityScorecard
The Evolving Threat Landscape In today’s interconnected healthcare landscape, supply chain security has emerged as a critical concern. Cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, targeting vulnerable points in the supply chain to infiltrate networks and steal sensitive patient data. As a result, healthcare organizations must prioritize the security of their vendors and partners to protect their own operations and patient information. What is Supply Chain Detection and Response?
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Feroot

Navigating HIPAA Compliance When Using Tracking Technologies on Websites

Dec 15, 2024 By Feroot In Feroot
Websites have become indispensable tools for healthcare organizations to connect with patients, streamline operations, and enhance service delivery. Modern websites are composed of components that “build” unique user experiences in real time.However, the use of tracking technologies on these websites presents unique challenges in complying with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
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Feroot

Unauthenticated Webpages: Hidden HIPAA Risks on Public-Facing Websites

Dec 13, 2024 By Feroot In Feroot
When we think about HIPAA compliance and websites, the focus often shifts to patient portals, online scheduling systems, and other secure areas requiring user authentication. However, it’s crucial to recognize that even unauthenticated webpages, those accessible to the public without logging in, can present hidden HIPAA risks. Let’s explore these often-overlooked vulnerabilities and discuss how covered entities can mitigate potential compliance pitfalls.
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manageengine

How to adapt firewall rules for medical device security in healthcare

Dec 10, 2024 By Firewall Analyzer In ManageEngine
Healthcare has become more digitized; medical devices play an increasingly vital role in patient care. Alongside these advancements, any medical device connected to the internet can become a vulnerable entry point for cyberthreats. Hospitals and healthcare providers must take proactive steps to protect these devices, ensuring their reliability while safeguarding patient data and network integrity.
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securitysenses

The Power of Digital Tools in Supporting Health and Safety Compliance

Dec 10, 2024 By SecuritySenses In SecuritySenses
Health and safety compliance is a fundamental aspect of workplace management, ensuring the well-being of employees while safeguarding businesses against legal and financial risks. However, maintaining compliance can be a complex and time-consuming process, especially for organisations juggling multiple regulations and operational demands. Digital tools have emerged as game-changers in this area, streamlining compliance processes and enhancing workplace safety. With advancements likehealth and safety software, businesses can now manage their safety obligations more efficiently and effectively.
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trustcloud

What is PHI? (Protected Health Information)

Dec 5, 2024 By Akshay V In TrustCloud
Protected Health Information (PHI) is a critical aspect of healthcare, encompassing any data that can identify an individual and is used in the context of medical care. Examples of PHI include personal identifiers (name, address, Social Security number), medical records, health insurance information, and even communications containing health details.
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