Medical privacy

Habu Continues to Innovate Privacy-Safe Data Collaboration and Build on Exponential Growth with Three Key Leadership Appointments

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Chris\xe2\x80\x99 extensive experience and proven track record in sales leadership for high-growth companies will be a tremendous asset as we build upon our incredible year in 2020.

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  • Chris\xe2\x80\x99 extensive experience and proven track record in sales leadership for high-growth companies will be a tremendous asset as we build upon our incredible year in 2020.
  • At Habu, we are dedicated to advancing privacy-safe data collaboration and delivering the premiere clean room solution to our customers.
  • Habu connects data internally and externally with other departments, partners, customers, and providers in privacy safe and compliant ways for better collaboration, decision making and results.
  • For more information on Habu Data Collaboration solutions visit www.habu.com .\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210512005050/en/\n'

Alberta Project Explores Use of Synthetic Data as Alternative to Health Data Utilization

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021

\xe2\x80\x9cIt also has the potential to grow our economy and knowledge industries.\xe2\x80\x9d\nThe first phase of the project, which took place in October 2020, validated the first synthetic health dataset in Alberta .

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  • \xe2\x80\x9cIt also has the potential to grow our economy and knowledge industries.\xe2\x80\x9d\nThe first phase of the project, which took place in October 2020, validated the first synthetic health dataset in Alberta .
  • The success of Phase I informed the current phase, which aims to establish use cases for the synthetic datasets.
  • Validating synthetic datasets and establishing use cases creates further opportunities for innovators to work alongside the health system while preserving patient privacy.
  • Establishing the ability to freely access and share health datasets while preserving patient privacy will drive improved health outcomes and economic growth for Alberta.

UC Notice of Data Breach

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Monday, May 10, 2021

b'As the University of California (UC) previously disclosed in communications to students, staff and faculty, and retirees in early April, UC experienced a security event with its Accellion file transfer appliance (FTA).

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  • b'As the University of California (UC) previously disclosed in communications to students, staff and faculty, and retirees in early April, UC experienced a security event with its Accellion file transfer appliance (FTA).
  • In connection with the attack, certain UC data was accessed without authorization.
  • We identified on March 29, 2021 that some of this data was posted on the Internet.\nThe University values privacy and security and is enhancing the safeguards and protections of its information and systems.
  • The University has decommissioned the Accellion FTA and is in the process of transitioning to a more secure solution.

CynergisTek CEO Caleb Barlow to Take the Virtual Stage at RSA Conference 2021

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Monday, May 10, 2021

b'CynergisTek (NYSE AMERICAN: CTEK), a leading cybersecurity firm helping organizations in highly regulated industries, will speak at the virtual RSA Conference 2021 , the world\xe2\x80\x99s preeminent gathering of security professionals.

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  • b'CynergisTek (NYSE AMERICAN: CTEK), a leading cybersecurity firm helping organizations in highly regulated industries, will speak at the virtual RSA Conference 2021 , the world\xe2\x80\x99s preeminent gathering of security professionals.
  • Caleb Barlow, president and CEO of CynergisTek, will take the stage during two sessions focused on the security landscape within healthcare and COVID-19 patient data privacy issues.\nBarlow will be part of a dynamic panel discussion regarding patient privacy issues around the healthcare industry\xe2\x80\x99s obscure use of DNA data compiled from COVID testing.
  • CynergisTek offers specialized services and solutions to help organizations achieve privacy, security, and compliance goals.
  • In 2020, the company was awarded Black Book\xe2\x80\x99s Top Healthcare Cybersecurity Consultants for two consecutive years.

Protenus' 5th Annual PANDAS Conference Cultivates Innovation and Compliance Best Practices Throughout COVID-19 Pandemic

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021

She will also discuss from her vantage point, three opportunities where technology can make an impact on healthcare and what is necessary to enable success.

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  • She will also discuss from her vantage point, three opportunities where technology can make an impact on healthcare and what is necessary to enable success.
  • Compliance analytics provide healthcare leaders full insight into how health data is being used, and alerts privacy, pharmacy and compliance teams to inappropriate activity.
  • Protenus helps our partner hospitals make decisions about how to better protect their data, their patients, and their institutions.
  • For two consecutive years, Protenus was named one of Forbes\' Best Startup Employers and one of CBInsights Digital Health 150.

Diveplane Selected by Leading Academic Medical Center to Support Patient Privacy in Research Efforts and Mission of Advancing Health Together

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021

"Freedom from the special handling required of data containing PHI has the potential to enhance access to clinical data within Duke and could support broader analytics-grounded problem-solving.

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  • "Freedom from the special handling required of data containing PHI has the potential to enhance access to clinical data within Duke and could support broader analytics-grounded problem-solving.
  • "Data privacy affects us all and we are focused on delivering solutions that support the safe distribution and use of data.
  • "\nTo learn more about Diveplane\'s GEMINAI solution, please visit: https://diveplane.com/geminai/\nFounded in 2018 by Dr. Michael Capps and Dr. Chris Hazard, Diveplane keeps the humanity in artificial intelligence.
  • For more information on Diveplane, please visit www.diveplane.com or follow the company on LinkedIn and Twitter .\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/diveplane-selected-by-leading-ac...\n'

Data Privacy and Cryptography Experts File Brief in Support of Census Bureau

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Monday, May 3, 2021

Thanks to fifteen years of research on differential privacy, the Census Bureau has the tools to meet its obligations to both provide useful statistical data and provide future-proof protection of privacy.

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  • Thanks to fifteen years of research on differential privacy, the Census Bureau has the tools to meet its obligations to both provide useful statistical data and provide future-proof protection of privacy.
  • "\nAccording to Dwork: "The \'privacy vs accuracy\' argument does not hold: Poor privacy now guarantees poor participation in the future.
  • "\n"The data privacy experts filing today\'s brief should be lauded for sharing their insights on differential privacy with the Court and the public," said Michael B. Jones of Bondurant Mixson & Elmore LLP, the attorney for the experts.
  • "The Census Bureau\'s disclosure avoidance system is essential to protecting the privacy of the millions of people who responded to the 2020 Census.

Make privacy a priority this Privacy Awareness Week

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Monday, May 3, 2021

b'Privacy Awareness Week, being marked across Australia from 3 to 9 May 2021, is an important reminder for organisations and individuals to protect personal information.\nThis year, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) is calling on the Australian community to \xe2\x80\x98Make privacy a priority\xe2\x80\x99 in their professional and personal lives.\n\xe2\x80\x9cWe know that privacy is a major concern for most Australians, but our research also shows that half are unsure how to protect their personal information,\xe2\x80\x9d said Australian Information Commissioner and Privacy Commissioner Angelene Falk.\n\xe2\x80\x9cFor Privacy Awareness Week this year, our focus is on sharing helpful and effective tips to help everyone create good privacy practices, at home and at work.\nNow in its 16th\xc2\xa0year, Privacy Awareness Week is held every May as an initiative of the Asia Pacific Privacy Authorities.\nCommissioner Falk said record support for the event shows privacy has become a leading priority for organisations.\n\xe2\x80\x9cWe\xe2\x80\x99re pleased to see more than 560 organisations are showing their support for Privacy Awareness Week and committing to promoting good privacy practice and advancing the privacy rights of individuals,\xe2\x80\x9d she said.\nOrganisations can sign up to support Privacy Awareness Week at oaic.gov.au/paw and join in the campaign on Twitter , Facebook and LinkedIn using the hashtag #PAW2021.\nThe OAIC has developed new resources for organisations and individuals including:\n'

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  • b'Privacy Awareness Week, being marked across Australia from 3 to 9 May 2021, is an important reminder for organisations and individuals to protect personal information.\nThis year, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) is calling on the Australian community to \xe2\x80\x98Make privacy a priority\xe2\x80\x99 in their professional and personal lives.\n\xe2\x80\x9cWe know that privacy is a major concern for most Australians, but our research also shows that half are unsure how to protect their personal information,\xe2\x80\x9d said Australian Information Commissioner and Privacy Commissioner Angelene Falk.\n\xe2\x80\x9cFor Privacy Awareness Week this year, our focus is on sharing helpful and effective tips to help everyone create good privacy practices, at home and at work.\nNow in its 16th\xc2\xa0year, Privacy Awareness Week is held every May as an initiative of the Asia Pacific Privacy Authorities.\nCommissioner Falk said record support for the event shows privacy has become a leading priority for organisations.\n\xe2\x80\x9cWe\xe2\x80\x99re pleased to see more than 560 organisations are showing their support for Privacy Awareness Week and committing to promoting good privacy practice and advancing the privacy rights of individuals,\xe2\x80\x9d she said.\nOrganisations can sign up to support Privacy Awareness Week at oaic.gov.au/paw and join in the campaign on Twitter , Facebook and LinkedIn using the hashtag #PAW2021.\nThe OAIC has developed new resources for organisations and individuals including:\n'

Make privacy a priority in 2021: Joint statement by Privacy Authorities Australia

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Saturday, May 1, 2021

b'Make privacy a priority in 2021: Joint statement by Privacy Authorities Australia\nPrivacy Awareness Week recognises the essential value of personal information: to our economy and digital environment, to the delivery of vital services, and in our daily lives.\nIts importance has been highlighted through the COVID-19 pandemic, as the speed and success of public health responses depended on public confidence in the use of personal information.\nAs we strengthen our efforts to overcome the impacts of the pandemic, personal information will be a key factor in our recovery.\nFor Privacy Awareness Week, privacy authorities from around Australia are joining together to call on government agencies, business and the community to Make privacy a priority in 2021 and beyond.\nIn our increasingly connected world, securing personal information is critical to protecting privacy, maintaining data flows and preventing harm.\nOrganisations and agencies entrusted with personal information need to build in privacy protections to their systems and services from the ground up.

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  • b'Make privacy a priority in 2021: Joint statement by Privacy Authorities Australia\nPrivacy Awareness Week recognises the essential value of personal information: to our economy and digital environment, to the delivery of vital services, and in our daily lives.\nIts importance has been highlighted through the COVID-19 pandemic, as the speed and success of public health responses depended on public confidence in the use of personal information.\nAs we strengthen our efforts to overcome the impacts of the pandemic, personal information will be a key factor in our recovery.\nFor Privacy Awareness Week, privacy authorities from around Australia are joining together to call on government agencies, business and the community to Make privacy a priority in 2021 and beyond.\nIn our increasingly connected world, securing personal information is critical to protecting privacy, maintaining data flows and preventing harm.\nOrganisations and agencies entrusted with personal information need to build in privacy protections to their systems and services from the ground up.
  • A privacy-by-design approach means assessing privacy issues early and minimising risks from the outset.\nIndividuals must also play their part and take steps to protect their personal information, including securing accounts and devices and being aware of what and where they share.\nAs privacy authorities, we will continue to work together to uphold privacy protections and promote awareness of rights and responsibilities.\nBy prioritising privacy, we can all contribute to a stronger network of protections for information online and offline, and increase confidence in personal information handling.\n'

Company Profile for MedLab Diagnostics, LLC (DBA FastLabs)

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021

b'FastLabs is a leading medical diagnostics company that provides rapid and accurate laboratory and medical testing for easy, safe, and quick lab results.

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  • b'FastLabs is a leading medical diagnostics company that provides rapid and accurate laboratory and medical testing for easy, safe, and quick lab results.
  • Currently focused on COVID testing and other viruses, FastLabs provides express results for those that need fast PCR and rapid testing from the convenience of their vehicles, businesses or homes.
  • With results in minutes, accessibility to fast, reliable and advanced technologies for accurate viral detection is FastLabs\xe2\x80\x99 strongpoint in the effort to help expedite diagnosis, treatment and mitigate the spread of disease.\n'