Medical privacy

StreamSets Announces Certification as a HIPAA Business Associate

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Data management, Health, Security, Technology, Practice Management, Software, Networks, Censorship, Privacy law, Data security, Articles, Data erasure, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, Health informatics, Medical record, Medical privacy, Protected health information, Uday Ali Pabrai, Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act

StreamSets , the provider of the technology industrys first DataOps platform, today announced its certification as a HIPAA Business Associate, enabling healthcare companies and providers to leverage its innovative technology.

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  • StreamSets , the provider of the technology industrys first DataOps platform, today announced its certification as a HIPAA Business Associate, enabling healthcare companies and providers to leverage its innovative technology.
  • Theres a reason covered entities working with protected health information consider the HIPAA business associate certification a must-have, explained Girish Pancha, CEO of StreamSets.
  • In todays world, its vital for these entities to protect their patient data as well as their business interests.
  • To this end, StreamSets recently underwent the HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rule Protocols, collectively known as the HIPAA Audit Program and achieved certification as a HIPAA business associate.

ZorroSign CEO Endorses Data Privacy Bill Introduced in the U.S. House

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Articles, Digital rights, Human rights, Privacy law, Information privacy, Identity management, Suzan DelBene, Privacy, Internet privacy, Blockchain, Medical privacy, Right to privacy

PHOENIX, April 6, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Shamsh Hadi, CEO of ZorroSign, Inc., a global leader in blockchain-based digital signatures, today endorsed legislation introduced last month in the U.S. House of Representatives that would create a national data privacy standard.

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  • PHOENIX, April 6, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Shamsh Hadi, CEO of ZorroSign, Inc., a global leader in blockchain-based digital signatures, today endorsed legislation introduced last month in the U.S. House of Representatives that would create a national data privacy standard.
  • The bill would create a national data privacy standard to protect people's most personal information and bring data privacy laws into the 21st Century.
  • "I applaud Congresswoman Delbene for introducing this legislation and for her visionary leadership on data privacy issues," said Hadi.
  • ZorroSign, ZorroFill, ZorroSign (patented) 4n6 Token, and JustZSign, are registered trademarks of ZorroSign, Inc. and/or its affiliates.

New Technology Helps Hospitals Protect Staff, Conserve PPE

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Monday, April 5, 2021
Construction & Property, Nursing, Hardware, General Health, Health, Hospitals, Technology, Other Construction & Property, Privacy law, Data security, Articles, Censorship, Data erasure, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, Medical privacy, Health informatics, Telemedicine

The devices self-sealing membranes and intumescent technology automatically adjust as services are added or removed while still maintaining fire, smoke, and acoustical seals.

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  • The devices self-sealing membranes and intumescent technology automatically adjust as services are added or removed while still maintaining fire, smoke, and acoustical seals.
  • Conserve Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) by carrying patient services from the corridor into the patient space while still meeting NFPA 101, HIPAA, and ADA Requirements.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    As hospitals looked for ways to conserve PPE while managing patient services during the global pandemic, many hospital teams would run patient service lines beneath the doors of patient rooms and out into the corridor.
  • The new CPAD device also helps hospitals to maintain acoustic seals to protect patients privacy per the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act.

Future of Privacy Forum Releases New Youth Privacy and Data Protection Infographic

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Friday, April 2, 2021
Articles, Privacy, Social issues, Digital rights, Human rights, Data security, Identity management, Internet privacy, Information privacy, Medical privacy

The Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) today released a new infographic, Youth Privacy and Data Protection 101 which provides an overview of the opportunities and risks for kids online, along with potential protection strategies.

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  • The Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) today released a new infographic, Youth Privacy and Data Protection 101 which provides an overview of the opportunities and risks for kids online, along with potential protection strategies.
  • It also features young peoples voices from around the world on their preferences and attitudes toward privacy.
  • We hope that this infographic effectively conveys that challenge, as well as the diversity of approaches to youth privacy protections being considered and implemented around the world.
  • The Youth Privacy and Data Protection 101 infographic highlights the range of strategies that governments, online service providers, educators, parents, and others can use and encourage to find that appropriate balance between protecting kids online and not limiting their opportunities.

BIGtoken to Host Webinar on April 8, 2021 to Discuss Digital Identity and the Big Question: “How Much Are You Worth?”

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Thursday, April 1, 2021
Data management, Security, Technology, Other Technology, Software, Internet, Data security, Identity management, Articles, Social issues, Privacy, Data protection, Digital rights, Human rights, Internet privacy, Medical privacy, Digital identity, Information privacy

BIGtoken Inc., the first privacy focused, opt-in data marketplace where people own and monetize their data, will host a webinar on Thursday, April 8, 2021 to discuss digital identity and the big question: How much are you worth?

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  • BIGtoken Inc., the first privacy focused, opt-in data marketplace where people own and monetize their data, will host a webinar on Thursday, April 8, 2021 to discuss digital identity and the big question: How much are you worth?
  • Every day, more people are discovering how much of their day-to-day lives is shared with external parties without their consent.
  • This is just one example of how much more aware and cautious people are about their data and digital identity.
  • Join BIGtoken and data privacy experts for a discussion on digital identity and ownership.

Consumers Take Action on Privacy: New Research Shows Nearly Half of Privacy Requests Sent in 2020 Were to Stop the Sale of Personal Data to a Third-Party

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Thursday, April 1, 2021
Networks, Internet, Security, Data management, Technology, Articles, Medical specialties, Privacy, Social issues, Terms of service, Human rights, Identity management, Internet privacy, Distal splenorenal shunt procedure, Information privacy, Medical privacy, Personal data

(Graphic: Business Wire)

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  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The research clearly shows that consumers are increasingly concerned about their personal information and how it is used.
  • Further, the research underscores that the number of data subject requests (DSRs) companies receive varies wildly, depending on their privacy practices.
  • As more and more states explore data privacy legislation, and as tech leaders take on privacy issues, we anticipate the number of DSRs to increase in the coming year.
  • One-third of DSRs in 2020 were deletion requests, demonstrating that consumers are taking on a far more active role in guarding their data.

BIGtoken’s Top 10 Privacy and Crypto Headlines From March

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Data management, Security, Technology, Other Technology, Software, Internet, Articles, Privacy law, Digital rights, Human rights, Social issues, Identity management, Terms of service, Privacy, Internet privacy, Information privacy, Medical privacy, Privacy policy

Throughout March, Oklahoma and Florida reached new milestones in passing their own state data privacy bill, which helped further push the federal government to officially propose legislation concerning data privacy rules and security.

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  • Throughout March, Oklahoma and Florida reached new milestones in passing their own state data privacy bill, which helped further push the federal government to officially propose legislation concerning data privacy rules and security.
  • Florida Data Privacy Bill , The National Law Review - March 2, 2021
    The Florida Data Privacy Bill would establish consumer rights for Florida citizens.
  • Oklahoma House Passes Data Privacy Bill , Tulsaworld - March 5, 2021
    Following Virginia, Oklahoma passed their own data privacy legislation.
  • Proposed Data Privacy Bill Creates Federal Data Standard, Empowers FTC, HealthITSecurity - March 11, 2021
    A national consumer data privacy bill was introduced to Congress this month.

Cybersecurity & Privacy Company IDX Achieves Prestigious SOC 2 Type 2 Certification

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Articles, Privacy, Identity management, Digital rights, Human rights, Consumer privacy, Medical privacy, Internet privacy, Professional certification

Developed by the American Institute of CPAs, this certification sets stringent criteria for managing customer data based on trust service principles.

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  • Developed by the American Institute of CPAs, this certification sets stringent criteria for managing customer data based on trust service principles.
  • "I'm incredibly proud of the entire IDX team for hurdling this important milestone in the cybersecurity space.
  • IDX is the only consumer privacy company built for agility in the digital age.
  • Thousands of organizations trust their privacy platform to empower consumers to take back control of their privacy with their identity and privacy protection products.

AI/ML's Health Gauge Prepares for Entry into US Marketplace

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Privacy law, Digital rights, Human rights, Identity management, Privacy, Articles, Food and Drug Administration, Medical privacy, Social issues, Law

Specifically, these partnerships are intended to assist Health Gauge in addressing FDA requirements for entry into the US marketplace, as well as implementation of the most stringent of data management privacy and security standards, as Health Gauge looks towards international expansion.

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  • Specifically, these partnerships are intended to assist Health Gauge in addressing FDA requirements for entry into the US marketplace, as well as implementation of the most stringent of data management privacy and security standards, as Health Gauge looks towards international expansion.
  • "Health Gauge views the entry into the US health and wellness space as a logical and critical near-term milestone" said Tim Daniels, Executive Chairman of AI/ML.
  • Health Gauge is deploying its core architecture with MedStack to ensure the highest level of compliance to privacy and security protection of Health Gauge's client data.
  • MedStack empowers healthcare enterprises and health solution providers to onboard digital innovations faster, by helping companies meet privacy, and security expectations up front, by way of standardization of architecture and regulation-mapped policies.

Woolfson Eye Institute Announces a HIPAA Security Incident

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Monday, March 29, 2021
Articles, Laptops, Medical law, Medical privacy, Medical record, Privacy, Computing

ATLANTA, March 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --On September 21, 2020, the Woolfson Eye Institute ("we" or "Woolfson Eye") learned that a laptop that was connected to testing equipment and storing a patient database was stolen earlier that day.

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  • ATLANTA, March 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --On September 21, 2020, the Woolfson Eye Institute ("we" or "Woolfson Eye") learned that a laptop that was connected to testing equipment and storing a patient database was stolen earlier that day.
  • The information on the laptop did not include any medical diagnoses, Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, drivers' license numbers, or any other more sensitive identifiers or medical information.
  • Woolfson Eye treats all sensitive patient information in a confidential manner and is proactive in the careful handling of such information.
  • We are assessing and modifying our privacy and data security policies and procedures to prevent similar situations from occurring in the future.