HIPAA and Social Media: A Guide to Compliance and Penalties
With over 5 billion global users across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok, social media continues to redefine communication — and healthcare is no exception. Hospitals, clinics, and private practices now rely on social channels for community engagement, patient education, and brand visibility. But this rise in connectivity brings an equally sharp rise in... Continue reading
HIPAA Compliant Email Service: What Healthcare Practices Need to Know
When your medical office sends lab results, billing information, or referrals via email, you must use a HIPAA compliant email solution to safeguard patient data. A secure, compliant email system helps you stay within HIPAA’s Privacy and Security Rules while maintaining patient trust. 🔒 Protect PHI with HIPAA-Compliant Email — Schedule a Consultation Today No... Continue reading
What Are the Key Differences Between GDPR and HIPAA? A Complete Guide
In today’s digital economy, data privacy isn’t just a best practice—it’s the law. For any business in healthcare or handling user information, two acronyms cause the most confusion: GDPR and HIPAA. While both of these complex regulations aim to protect sensitive information, they are not interchangeable. Assuming compliance with one covers you for the other... Continue reading
Is Google Docs HIPAA Compliant?
What Healthcare Teams Need to Know Before Using Google Docs for PHICan healthcare teams safely use Google Docs to store patient data? The short answer: Google Docs can be HIPAA compliant — but only under specific conditions. In this guide, we’ll break down how HIPAA applies to Google Docs, what steps are required to secure... Continue reading
