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HIPAA Compliance Guide I: The 10 Essential Components of a Business Associate Agreement (BAA)
By Brenda Medel, , Cyber Data, HIPAA Blog, Resources, Security

HIPAA Compliance Guide I: The 10 Essential Components of a Business Associate Agreement (BAA)

Everything healthcare providers and hosting vendors need to know about BAAs, compliance, and protecting PHI. When it comes to HIPAA compliance, few documents are as critical as the Business Associate Agreement (BAA). Every healthcare provider, cloud hosting company, or software vendor that touches Protected Health Information (PHI) must understand BAAs. Without them, you risk steep... Continue reading
Healthcare Data Protection & HIPAA Tools Explained: Top Services, Strategies & Compliance Tips for 2025
By Brenda Medel, , Cyber Data, HIPAA Blog, Resources, Security

Healthcare Data Protection & HIPAA Tools Explained: Top Services, Strategies & Compliance Tips for 2025

In 2025, healthcare data protection is no longer a behind-the-scenes IT task — it’s a core part of patient trust, compliance, and business sustainability. With more data breaches in the healthcare sector than ever before, strict HIPAA enforcement, and complex state-level privacy laws, providers need a clear, compliant, and modern approach to protect Protected Health... Continue reading
HIPAA Compliant Scheduling: How to Secure Patient Appointments Online Without Violating Privacy Laws
By Brenda Medel, , Cyber Data, HIPAA Blog, Resources

HIPAA Compliant Scheduling: How to Secure Patient Appointments Online Without Violating Privacy Laws

Why HIPAA-Compliant Scheduling Is No Longer Optional In today’s digital healthcare environment, HIPAA compliant scheduling isn’t a luxury — it’s a necessity. 🧠 Medical and therapy practices are under increasing pressure to streamline operations, enhance patient experiences, and remain compliant with strict privacy laws. One of the most overlooked components of this transformation is online... Continue reading
Avoid Fines and Breaches: Why Your Healthcare Team Needs a HIPAA Compliant VPN
By Brenda Medel, , Cyber Data, HIPAA Blog, Resources, Security

Avoid Fines and Breaches: Why Your Healthcare Team Needs a HIPAA Compliant VPN

Avoiding HIPAA violations isn’t just about having policies on paper — it’s about implementing the right technology safeguards to protect patient data. One of the most overlooked yet powerful tools in your cybersecurity stack is a HIPAA compliant VPN. Every day, healthcare providers transmit electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) across telehealth platforms, remote desktops, mobile... Continue reading
How to Simplify HIPAA Compliance in the Cloud Using Google Assured Workloads
By Brenda Medel, , Cyber Data, HIPAA Blog, Resources, Security

How to Simplify HIPAA Compliance in the Cloud Using Google Assured Workloads

If you’re building a healthcare app in the cloud, you might assume that using a secure platform like Google Cloud makes you automatically HIPAA-compliant. That’s a dangerous assumption. On this week’s HIPAA Insider Show, Adam Zeineddine (Host) and Gil Vidals (CTO of HIPAA Vault) broke down how Google Cloud’s Assured Workloads can simplify HIPAA compliance... Continue reading
How to Respond to a HIPAA Data Breach: A Step-by-Step Guide
By Gil Vidals, , Cyber Data, HIPAA Blog, Resources

How to Respond to a HIPAA Data Breach: A Step-by-Step Guide

Introduction Data breaches in the healthcare industry are on the rise, with cybercriminals continuously targeting sensitive patient information. The consequences of a breach are severe, with financial penalties, legal liabilities, and reputational damage threatening the stability of healthcare organizations. According to IBM’s Cost of a Data Breach Report, healthcare data breaches cost an average of... Continue reading