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Tag: Compliance
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PK Tech Completes HIPAA Compliance Process with Compliancy Group for Third Year
PK Tech has continued to demonstrate its good faith effort toward HIPAA compliance by completing Compliancy Group’s proprietary HIPAA compliance process. PK Tech is pleased
Recap of Required Cybersecurity Safeguards Per the American Bar Association
Here’s an alarming stat for you: 25% of law firms have experienced a breach at some point in time. If nothing else, this tells us
Senate Passes Cybersecurity Act Requiring Mandatory Cyberattack Reporting and More
Last Tuesday, the Senate passed new cybersecurity legislation regarding reporting of cyberattacks to the Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Essentially, the legislation forces critical infrastructure
New Proposed SEC Cybersecurity Rules Includes 48-hour Breach Reporting Requirement
Following increased enforcement in 2021, the SEC recently released its new cybersecurity rules on February 9, 2022 (reference). The rules are the latest effort from
Common Misconceptions (and Solutions) Around Third Party Email and Security Protection
There are so many complex aspects of cybersecurity. For many companies, the best starting point is addressing the most common vulnerable entry point first —
The DOJ is Turning Up the Heat on Shady MSPs
A new initiative called the Civil Cyber-Fraud initiative will aim to “utilize the False Claims Act (“FCA”) to pursue cybersecurity related fraud by government contractors
Small Provider’s Stolen Laptop Leads to One Million Dollar HIPAA Fine
A $1,040,000 fine for a fairly small provider. That’s the number we’ll be talking about in this blog. Ready to keep reading? In the latest
New York’s SHIELD Act Affects Your Arizona Business: Here’s Why
Arizona businesses should be aware of a recent act initiated in New York that looks to change the way companies approach security practices nationwide. The
Free Email Accounts and HIPAA Compliance
Let’s talk about the elephant in the waiting room. If you’re subject to HIPAA and use free email, you’re taking an unnecessary risk with your