The rapid advances of technology are affecting all areas of our lives, and in the process is throwing up new, and often unexpected challenges to our privacy, especially the security of our personal information. This is notable in the intimate realm of our health, as well as our relationships with our medical practitioners and providers. As the use of electronic …
What Is Next For Consumer Privacy As Data Continues To Proliferate
We are inherently drawn towards things that are free. Psychologist, Dan Ariely, in his book, Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions, has explained this behavior, “FREE! gives us such an emotional charge that we perceive what is being offered as immensely more valuable than it really is.” With the rise in consumerism, our needs, wants, and demands …
Patient Privacy & Data Security: Utilizing IT Vendors To Meet HIPAA Compliance & Avoid Risks
Many Covered Entities don’t have the budget needed for the equipment, systems, technology, personnel, and other overhead costs associated with maintaining an on-site data center. The high cost of a HIPAA violation — whether it has financial or legal implications — simply isn’t worth it. Outsourcing data management to a third-party data center partner should simply be a top priority …
Top 10 Critical Questions to Ask Your Colocation Provider
Whether you’re moving your IT infrastructure to a colocation provider for the first time or looking to switch to a new provider, finding the right partner to keep your operations running 24/7/365 is a critical piece of the puzzle. Working with a colocation partner can lower operational and personnel costs, increase reliability, boost performance and re- directing resources. Download this …