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Is Gmail HIPAA Compliant?
Gmail is not automatically HIPAA compliant, however, you can implement security measures to ensure the safety of sensitive information you send via Gmail. When it comes to protecting emailed information, email encryption is the name of the game.
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Free Download: HIPAA 101
How well do you meet basic HIPAA regulations? Our HIPAA Compliance 101 resource outlines the key considerations that you will need to ensure you stay HIPAA Compliant.
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How to Use HIPAA to Defend Against Common Cybersecurity Attacks
While much of the anti-malware technology we have to protect us from hackers has become increasingly more sophisticated, so have attackers’ methods. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), incidents of hacking affecting 500 people or more increased by 45% from 2019 to 2020.
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Free Webinar: Annual HIPAA Requirements & Security Standards
In this webinar, we discussed annual HIPAA requirements, document review, and the compliance procedures you need to have in place to prevent breaches and pass audits.
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The Consequences of HIPAA Non-Compliance for Insurance Agents
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3 Reasons Insurance Agents Need to Follow HIPAA
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Deadline to Report 2023 Small Breaches to Health and Human Services (HHS)
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Microsoft End of Support for 2023
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Top 10 Total HIPAA Blog Posts of 2022
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Why Insurance Agents Need to Be HIPAA Compliant
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OCR Settlement Proves Quick Breach Response Can Protect Your Business
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What to Do If a Client or Auditor Asks for a Pen Test
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Is Gmail’s Confidential Mode HIPAA Compliant?
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Basic HIPAA Guidelines: Annual Update 2022
![Working Remotely While Staying HIPAA Compliant: Using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) vs. SSL/TLS in a HIPAA Environment](https://i0.wp.com/www.totalhipaa.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Password-Manager-Review-Blog-Photo_updated.jpg?resize=400%2C284&ssl=1)
Working Remotely While Staying HIPAA Compliant: Using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) vs. SSL/TLS in a HIPAA Environment
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How to Use HIPAA to Defend Against Common Cybersecurity Attacks
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Microsoft Announces End of Support for Internet Explorer
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HIPAA Risk Assessment for Insurance Agents: What to Expect
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Protected Health Information (PHI): Everything You Need to Know about HIPAA and PHI
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HIPAA Audits for Insurance Agents
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HIPAA Training for Insurance Agents: Requirements and Strategies
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What is NIST 800-50 and How Should It Inform Your HIPAA Training?
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How HIPAA Safeguards Can Help You Safely Transmit PHI
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New OCR Guidelines for Defending Against Cybersecurity Attacks
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