An Oregon nursing assistant spent eight days in jail for invasion of personal privacy on Facebook. The case provides an eye-opening lesson about the consequences of misusing social media.
The rapid adoption of electronic health records at physicians' offices, which are making the transition from paper to digitized records in the blink of any eye, means ensuring the security of that information is a major challenge.
Clever motivational techniques can play an important role in making sure patient privacy is protected and in creating a corporate culture that values security.
Who are the true leaders in the healthcare information privacy and security arena? HealthcareInfoSecurity plans to prepare a list of the Top 10 Influencers, and we need your help.
Building public trust that electronic health records will remain private is essential to the success of federally funded efforts to boost EHRs and health information exchange.
The extensive news media coverage of a 911 emergency call about actress Demi Moore is calling attention to an important issue: The need to protect privacy.
With the surge in use of tablets, smart phones and other mobile devices, it's good to see some privacy and security best practice guidance is in the works.
Outrageous Facebook behavior by a contractor at a California hospital offers an eye-opening reminder about the need for a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to privacy violations.
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