UK Biobank Breach: Why Insider Threats Are the Next Major HIPAA Risk
Healthcare organizations spend millions defending themselves against ransomware, phishing campaigns, and external cyberattacks. But one of the most dangerous threats in modern healthcare security may already have authorized access to sensitive data. The recent UK Biobank breach is a powerful reminder that insider threats are becoming one of the biggest cybersecurity and compliance risks facing... Continue reading
Who Needs to Be HIPAA Compliant?
Healthcare organizations often ask the same critical question: who needs to be HIPAA compliant? The answer is broader than many companies realize. HIPAA compliance applies to more than hospitals and doctor’s offices. Health insurance companies, healthcare software vendors, cloud hosting providers, medical billing companies, and even email providers may all fall under HIPAA regulations depending... Continue reading
Is Faxing HIPAA Compliant?
Yes—faxing is HIPAA compliant, but only when proper safeguards are in place to protect Protected Health Information (PHI). Faxing is still widely used across healthcare, yet compliance doesn’t come from the method itself—it comes from how securely it’s implemented. Under the HIPAA Security Rule guidance from HHS, organizations are required to protect PHI during transmission,... Continue reading
HIPAA Compliant Healthcare App: What AI Builders Get Wrong
Something big is happening in healthcare. Clinicians, founders, and even non-technical practice owners are now building full-scale applications using AI coding tools—patient portals, intake systems, remote monitoring dashboards—all in a matter of days. But here’s the problem: just because your app works doesn’t mean it’s a HIPAA compliant healthcare app. In fact, most aren’t. Before... Continue reading