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OCR Issues Guidance on Cloud Computing and the FTC Act

by 4 Mins Read

In October 2016, federal authorities released two important guidance materials for businesses handling health information to consider. The Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) released guidance on (1) the application of HIPAA to cloud computing, and (2) the importance of the Federal Trade Commission Act (“FTC Act”) in the context of sharing protected health information (“PHI”). These materials are important because OCR is responsible for enforcing the Health Insurance Portability…

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HHS/OCR Provides Guidance on Fighting Ransomware

by 4 Mins Read

On July 11, 2016, the Department of Health and Human Services – Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”), the office that enforces the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”), sent out an email detailing new guidance to help health care organizations fight ransomware attacks. These attacks are increasing in frequency and protected health information (“PHI”) held by health care organizations presents a particularly attractive target. Further details on ransomware and an outline of OCR’s guidance…