As part of HITECH, any breach of over 500 individuals will be posted on “The Wall of Shame” on the HHS website. It is important for covered entities to be…
Theft Tops Data Breach Incidents IN 2014
The OCR reports 54 data breach incidents affecting more than 500 people in first six months of 2014. About half are related to theft, most commonly involving laptops, desktop computers…
HIPAA Enforcement Data
The OCR is responsible for enforcement of HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules. These standards allow patients access to their medical record and control over uses and disclosures of their protected…