Posts Tagged ‘Data Privacy Laws’
How the Right Shredding Company Can Help with HIPAA Compliance
1 Thing Becomes 100 Have you ever heard the saying, “You can do 99 things for someone and all they’ll remember is the one thing you didn’t do?” That one thing overshadows the 99 things you did do and becomes the representative for all 100. This goes for almost any situation. No matter how well…
Read MoreUnderstanding HIPAA/HITECH Privacy and Security Rules
HIPAA and HITECH affect every document and piece of information a “covered entity” processes. But the rules are complex and rigid, creating multiple opportunities for mistakes. Here we try to unravel the security rules to help you make sense of it all. What organizations need to comply with the HIPAA/HITECH laws? Covered Entities Healthcare Providers…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Privacy Laws That Affect Your Information Disposal Practices
Businesses that collect and store vast amounts of personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI) must comply with state and federal privacy laws. When PII and PHI is no longer needed, companies must take steps to dispose of it securely. In this blog, we help you understand the privacy regulations that affect your…
Read MorePrivacy Law Resources
Understanding the privacy laws that impact public and private organizations is important. Several well-known federal regulations set strict privacy standards for medical, financial, and personal information. Here’s an overview of the laws that may affect your business: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) HIPAA affects any healthcare organization that handles, stores, and transmits…
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