Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act is a United States federal statute that governs patients’ data access to outside users. The law created national standards to protect confidential patient health information from being released without the patient’s agreement or knowledge.

October 08, 2020 | 8 minutes read

Redaction in Medical Malpractice Litigation

Redaction is often used in medical malpractice litigation to hide the identities of patients who aren’t parties to the lawsuit. Materials needing editing generally do not comprise medical reports since these are unique to the patient whose case is in dispute. Instead, documents that require redaction are those that might infringe on other patients’ privacy.<

May 22, 2020 | 7 minutes read

Doctor-Patient Confidentiality and Privacy in Telehealth

Privacy concerns in telehealth could erode public trust and hinder the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare. Stronger regulations and standards for telehealth and all electronic user information are needed to ensure privacy and security.

May 19, 2020 | 7 minutes read

Right to Patient Privacy and Document Redaction in Medical Contexts

Discover how document redaction works in the medical field, the benefits of HIPAA, and how to protect your privacy with the best redaction software.

March 19, 2020 | 6 minutes read

HIPAA and New Privacy Risks with Tech Firms

Regardless of where your corporation stands, whether your company falls on the side of compliance with HIPAA or as a private firm, you’re allowed the loophole, it would be smart to not take advantage of patient information. Trust from citizens and consumers can make or break a business.

January 15, 2020 | 8 minutes read

Secure Video Surveillance for Patient Monitoring

Despite posing a threat to privacy and the dangers of its misuse by the officials, the usefulness of CCTV systems cannot be denied. These systems must protect privacy, freedom, and security while preventing or detecting any abuse.

January 13, 2020 | 8 minutes read

CCTV in Healthcare

CCTV in healthcare improves security but raises HIPAA concerns. Facilities must comply with data protection standards, use redaction tools, and implement clear policies to protect patient privacy.

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