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By Gil Vidals, July 26, 2023, HIPAA Blog, HIPAA Email, HIPAA Outlook, Resources

Is Microsoft Outlook HIPAA Compliant?

In today’s digital era, technology has become the backbone of the healthcare sector. Healthcare practitioners and administrators are utilizing various digital devices and applications to make healthcare accessible, affordable, and convenient for their patients; all the while, streamlining their communication to improve efficiency. One such digital application is email – which is used universally by... Continue reading

By Gil Vidals, December 24, 2020, HIPAA Gmail, HIPAA Outlook

Multi-Factor Authentication for HIPAA Compliance

What it is, Common Objections, and Why to Insist on it Though many healthcare organizations still consider it optional, two-factor authentication – also known as multi-factor authentication (MFA) – is an indispensable part of a secure environment, and key to protecting your medical data. “Wait,” you protest, “why would I want to add another step to my... Continue reading

By Gil Vidals, June 16, 2020, HIPAA Blog, HIPAA Email, HIPAA Outlook, Resources

Safer in the Cloud: Office 365 and HIPAA Data

You like saving everything to your hard drive – it’s what you do. Then your laptop or tablet gets lifted, right out of your car. Sure, you thought it was safer to have sensitive information under your own watchful eye – except when it was on your car seat, while you went to the 7-11... Continue reading