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
The $3.9 Million Mistake: How a Stolen Laptop Led to a Crippling HIPAA Fine
In healthcare, even one small oversight can cost millions. In this HIPAA breach informational episode of The HIPAA Insider Show, hosts Adam Zeineddine and Gil Vidals, CTO and founder of HIPAA Vault, unpack how a single unencrypted laptop led to a $3.9 million fine—and what every healthcare organization can learn from it. Want the full... Continue reading
HIPAA Compliance Guide II: Building a Robust Cybersecurity Culture for Healthcare Data Protection
How healthcare providers and hosting vendors can foster a security-first culture to protect PHI and achieve HIPAA compliance. HIPAA Cybersecurity Culture in 2025 When it comes to HIPAA compliance, cybersecurity culture is just as important as contracts. Every healthcare provider, cloud hosting company, and software vendor that touches Protected Health Information (PHI) must go beyond... Continue reading
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
