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Over the past week, we’ve discussed some of the most common HIPAA violations you should look out for. In the first blog post of this series, we talked about lost and stolen devices, hacking, dishonesty, and the improper disposal of documents. To complete the series, our second blog covered more technical violations including how information is released, data encryption, and the overall security of records.
To learn even more about the Top 10 HIPAA Violations, check out the infographic below!
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