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New York Implements Stricter Hospital Cybersecurity Regulations

New Hospital Cybersecurity Regulations

On October 2, 2024, New York State implemented groundbreaking cybersecurity regulations specifically targeting the state’s general hospitals. These regulations are a significant step forward in safeguarding sensitive patient data and healthcare operations, marking a notable shift in h …

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Mail Order DNA Testing – Protecting Your Genetic Data

Mail Order DNA Testing – Protecting Your Genetic Data

Lately I have been getting bombarded with social media ads tailored toward DNA collection services. Why is this? My best guess is a simple search for anything diet/exercise/health related on my end has now triggered an onslaught of advertisements for companies that, if you give them a …

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Contact Tracing – Personal Information Privacy Concerns

Contact Tracing – Personal Information Privacy Concerns

COVID-19 has turned the world upside down. Everyone is feeling the effects of the global pandemic. Governments are still in react mode on how to best deal with a virus that for the short term does not seem to be going away. Without a vaccine in place, the world will need to rely on co …

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Colorado Protections for Consumer Data Privacy Act - What to Know

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Last spring, Colorado followed the actions of several other states and countries by taking steps to enact legislation that helps consumers protect their data. The state passed the Protections for Consumer Data Privacy Act (HB18-1128). Signed into law on May 29, 2018, and taking effect …

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What is PII? Important Distinctions in Information Security

What is PII?

What Is PII? PII is the acronym that keeps getting thrown around but never seems fully understood. It stands for "Personally Identifiable Information." Knowing what it stands for is just as important as knowing why it is becoming increasingly important to the integrity of your cyberse …

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