HIPAA Compliant Data Centers: How to Assess Them
TL,DR: A HIPAA-compliant data center must hold a HIPAA Report On Compliance (HROC) document as the gold standard for verification. Target paid $18.5 million in settlement after a breach through one of its HVAC vendors Required elements include documented disaster recovery plans, physical access controls (RFID and surveillance), IP separation for ePHI storage, periodic risk…
|
Sep 16, 2024
Understanding Penalties for HIPAA Non-Compliance: A Comprehensive Guide
HIPAA compliance penalties can range from monetary penalties to civil lawsuits to criminal charges. The monetary penalties range from $127 to $250,000 depending on the nature of the HIPAA violation. The HIPAA law enforces penalties on organizations processing PHI when instances of non-compliance are discovered. In this article, we talk about the types of penalties…
|
Sep 11, 2024
What are 8 GDPR Data Subject Rights ?
The 8 GDPR data subject rights form the foundation of data privacy under the General Data Protection Regulation. These rights protect individual users’ data privacy across the European Union member states. For businesses aiming for GDPR compliance, these rights aren’t just checkboxes—they’re critical for building trust and accountability. In this article, we discuss each in…
|
Sep 08, 2024
GDPR Article 4 Explained: Essential Terms and Definitions
TL,DR: GDPR Article 4 defines 26 key terms used throughout the regulation’s 11 chapters and 99 articles, serving as the official glossary for the entire GDPR framework and its interpretation Personal data means any information that can identify an individual, including identification numbers and physical location. Processing covers any action taken with data: collection, recording,…
|
Sep 08, 2024
Ultimate Guide to PCI DSS Training
TL,DR: PCI DSS training is mandatory for every organization processing card transactions, applying to all employees. Requirement 12.6 specifically mandates a training program covering cardholder data security awareness Three training types exist: Awareness Training (introductory for all staff), Internal Security Assessor (ISA) training for internal audits, and Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) training for certified third-party…
|
Apr 09, 2024
GDPR vs ISO 27001: What’s the Difference?
If you think, “I am ISO 27001 compliant. So, I am almost GDPR compliant.” Well, you are not! This is a common misconception and we will tell you why in this article. The whole debate about the GDPR vs ISO 27001 is because numerous online communities state how ISO 27001 is a starting point for…
|
Mar 17, 2024
