Can Dropbox Handle PHI? A 2025 Look at HIPAA-Compliant Cloud Storage
Healthcare organizations continue to migrate workflows to the cloud, seeking convenience, collaboration, and cost savings. But when it comes to storing or sharing protected health information (PHI), not every platform is built to meet HIPAA’s strict standards. One question we frequently hear from providers and IT teams is: Is Dropbox HIPAA compliant? Let’s clarify what’s... Continue reading
Does HIPAA Require a Domain Controller? Understanding Security Infrastructure in 2025
Healthcare IT leaders often face a critical question: does HIPAA require a domain controller? As organizations move toward fully digital environments, managing user identities and system access becomes essential to security and compliance. The confusion usually lies in whether HIPAA demands specific technologies—or just outcomes that ensure patient data remains protected. Need HIPAA-compliant infrastructure that... Continue reading
How Do I Send a Confidential Fax? A HIPAA-Compliant Guide for 2025
Faxing may sound outdated in a world of cloud platforms and digital workflows. But in healthcare, it’s still widely used to transmit sensitive patient information. That makes the question all the more urgent: how do I send a confidential fax without violating HIPAA? Healthcare providers, administrators, and business associates ask this often—especially when balancing legacy... Continue reading
What is HIPAA Compliant Email? Secure Communication for 2025 Healthcare
Healthcare providers send protected health information (PHI) every day, often through email. But are those messages secure? And more importantly, do they meet the standards required by HIPAA? Sending unencrypted patient data, even unintentionally, can lead to serious breaches and steep fines. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) enforces strict guidelines for how... Continue reading