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Is Dropbox HIPAA Compliant? What Healthcare Organizations Need to Know
By Brenda Medel, , HIPAA Blog, HIPAA Cloud, Resources

Is Dropbox HIPAA Compliant? What Healthcare Organizations Need to Know

No — Dropbox is not HIPAA compliant by default. Dropbox can only be used for HIPAA-regulated data if the organization is on an eligible plan, has a signed Business Associate Agreement (BAA), and correctly configures security controls. Even then, HIPAA compliance responsibility remains with the healthcare organization, not Dropbox. This answer aligns with HHS guidance,... Continue reading
HIPAA Basics V: The Comprehensive Guide to the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule
By Josh Vidals, , HIPAA Blog, HIPAA Compliance, Resources

HIPAA Basics V: The Comprehensive Guide to the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule

Cyberattacks continue to dominate healthcare data incidents, and OCR investigations are becoming more frequent — especially into late-reported breaches. For covered entities, the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule isn’t just a compliance requirement. It’s become a core operational risk that directly affects reputation, patient trust, and financial stability. Many organizations still scramble when a breach occurs.... Continue reading
HIPAA Forms: How Secure Web Forms Protect Your Clinic — and Why User Limits Are a Hidden Compliance Risk
By Gil Vidals, , HIPAA Blog, HIPAA Compliance, Resources

HIPAA Forms: How Secure Web Forms Protect Your Clinic — and Why User Limits Are a Hidden Compliance Risk

Digital patient intake is now standard across healthcare, but HIPAA forms bring strict requirements around how PHI is collected, transmitted, stored, and accessed. What most clinics don’t realize is that many popular form tools — including JotForm, Cognito Forms, and others — impose user limits that create unintentional, but serious, HIPAA compliance failures. When only... Continue reading
Healthcare Apps on Linux: Best Practices for Secure Deployment with Managed HIPAA Hosting
By Brenda Medel, , HIPAA Blog, HIPAA Linux, Resources

Healthcare Apps on Linux: Best Practices for Secure Deployment with Managed HIPAA Hosting

From Dev to Production: Secure Linux Deployment for Healthcare Apps Developers love Linux because it’s fast, scriptable, and reliable. But when you’re deploying a healthcare application—one that touches Protected Health Information (PHI)—Linux must be more than stable. It must be secure, hardened, monitored, and fully HIPAA-compliant. And that’s where most engineering teams run into trouble.... Continue reading
AWS vs Google Cloud vs Azure: Which Is More HIPAA-Ready in 2026?
By Josh Vidals, , HIPAA Blog, HIPAA Cloud, Resources

AWS vs Google Cloud vs Azure: Which Is More HIPAA-Ready in 2026?

Choosing the right cloud platform for healthcare isn’t just a technical choice — it’s a strategic decision that shapes your security posture, compliance readiness, and operational costs for years to come. As we move into 2026, healthcare teams, SaaS founders, and compliance officers are asking a critical question: Which cloud provider is truly the most... Continue reading
The Essential HIPAA Risk Assessment Guide for Healthcare Organizations
By Alicia Vidals, , HIPAA Blog, Resources, Security

The Essential HIPAA Risk Assessment Guide for Healthcare Organizations

For many healthcare organizations, the term “HIPAA risk assessment” is surrounded by confusion. Is it a scan? A checklist? A technical audit? A paperwork exercise? The reality is this: a HIPAA risk analysis is the backbone of your entire compliance strategy. Without it, vulnerabilities go undetected, PHI stays at risk, and the likelihood of an... Continue reading