Business Continuity Plan Checklist

by Sarah Harvey / November 20, 2023

The world is full of unexpected events. You never know when your organization will be hit with a disaster. Developing a detailed business continuity plan (BCP) is the best way to prepare your organization to jump into action when disaster strikes. Every organization is different and will need a customized BCP that details their specific processes and procedures to implement in case of a disaster. What should you include in…

HIPAA vs. HITRUST CSF: Which One Should I Choose?

by Sarah Harvey / June 13, 2023

Stolen medical records, research, prototypes, prescriptions, devices – there are so many ways that healthcare organizations can be compromised. Each of these risks threaten patient care in a different way, but they could each lead to life-or-death consequences. That is why it’s so important that healthcare organizations undergo the right type of information security audit – to ensure that they are protected in every way that they can be. We’ve…

How to Write a Privacy Policy

by Sarah Harvey / October 4, 2023

The Importance of Privacy Policies in Today’s Data-Centric Landscape It’s no secret that data is now the most valuable asset worldwide. With nearly all organizations relying on some form of data to fuel their business, consumers and policy makers have started highlighting the need to be more transparent about how they collect, use, store, and transmit data, starting with their privacy policies. Because consumers have become more interested in how…

Coronavirus Hits Healthcare’s Cyber Readiness

by Sarah Harvey / December 16, 2022

Healthcare organizations all around the world are fighting the coronavirus pandemic, but they are fighting more than just the virus. While the healthcare industry is focused on public health and patient care, hackers are taking this opportunity to target them with all types of cyber attacks. Has the lack of cyber readiness finally caught up to the healthcare industry? Is it taking a global pandemic for healthcare organizations to face…

Privacy Concerns During the Coronavirus

by Sarah Harvey / December 16, 2022

How does privacy law come into play when a pandemic hits? Do the rules change? How do business associates and covered entities know when and where they can share PHI related to the pandemic? Let’s discuss so that you know the impact to your organization. HIPAA Privacy Rule and Pandemics The HHS recently released a memo that explains how the HIPAA Privacy Rule balances protection of PHI with protection of…