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HIPAA IT Security: How to Strengthen Compliance and Protect ePHI
By Alicia Vidals, , Cyber Data, HIPAA Blog, Resources, Security

HIPAA IT Security: How to Strengthen Compliance and Protect ePHI

Updated for Current HIPAA Security Best practices — Aligned to HHS Security Rule summary and NIST SP 800-66 Rev.2, with practical guidance on MFA, continuous monitoring, and zero trust. Request a Free HIPAA Risk Assessment — Quick 15-minute setup. What Does the HIPAA Security Rule Actually Require? HIPAA’s Security Rule (45 CFR Part 164, Subpart... Continue reading
HIPAA-Compliant Fax Services for Psychologists: Secure Communication in Mental Health
By Brenda Medel, , HIPAA Blog, HIPAA Fax, Resources, Security

HIPAA-Compliant Fax Services for Psychologists: Secure Communication in Mental Health

Even in the era of encrypted email and EHR integrations, faxing remains deeply embedded in mental health workflows. Psychologists and therapists still exchange patient records, referrals, and insurance documents via fax every day. But traditional fax machines often pose serious HIPAA compliance risks — from misdirected transmissions to unprotected data storage. That’s why many behavioral... Continue reading
The Ultimate Guide to HIPAA Data Backup 
By Brenda Medel, , Cyber Data, HIPAA Blog, Resources, Security

The Ultimate Guide to HIPAA Data Backup 

Beyond Backup, Toward Data Resilience Imagine this scenario: a staff member opens a phishing email, and within minutes, a ransomware attack encrypts every patient file on your server. Your electronic health record (EHR) system is down. You can’t access histories, schedule appointments, or process billing. Your practice is paralyzed. This nightmare is an all-too-common reality.... Continue reading
What Are the Key Differences Between GDPR and HIPAA? A Complete Guide
By Brenda Medel, , Cyber Data, HIPAA Blog, Resources, Security

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
By Brenda Medel, , Cyber Data, HIPAA Blog, HIPAA Hosting, Resources, Security

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 Security Rule Updates: Your Q4 2025 Readiness Plan
By Alicia Vidals, , HIPAA Blog, Resources, Security

HIPAA Security Rule Updates: Your Q4 2025 Readiness Plan

It’s October 2025, and the HIPAA Security Rule is on the verge of its biggest update in decades. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued proposed changes earlier this year, and while they are not yet final, healthcare organizations can’t afford to wait. The proposed updates—requiring asset inventories, encryption, multi-factor authentication (MFA), regular... Continue reading