Is it HIPPA or HIPAA? Your compliance questions answered.

The European Union’s (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has caused quite a stir in the EU, but it’s reach extends far beyond Europe. As many companies in the US close their brick and mortar stores due to COVID-19, many companies are moving online and going global. However, there are unique privacy implications related to collecting and sharing international data under GDPR. These are the factors that need to be considered when developing a compliance program for a US based company that is complying with EU laws.

In response to the global spread of COVID19, the novel coronavirus, many organizations are requiring employees to work remotely. While working from home might seem like a dream come true to many people, the transition can be a bit overwhelming in practice, especially if you handle Protected Health Information (PHI) or other sensitive data. Here are some helpful tips to securely work from home.

In general, HIPAA does not give family members the right to access patient records, even if that family member is paying for healthcare premiums, unless the patient is a minor, a spouse, or has designated them as a personal representative.
However, there are several exceptions and circumstances in which patient data can be shared with family members or other individuals.

It is easy to recognize the importance of secure passwords. But where does HIPAA stand on what it takes to create a secure password?

In the event of a power outage, patient data can be at risk if there are not proper precautions and security measures in place. Therefore, these batteries are definitely required.

A comprehensive guide on the responsibilities of a HIPAA Compliance Officer, a critical role in maintaining HIPAA compliance for your company.

Looking for GDPR memes, jokes, and cartoons? Gazelle Consulting has compiled the funniest collection of GDPR memes and GDPR jokes anywhere online!

Communication serves a critical role in ensuring that patients receive effective care. We break down how to ensure your practices are HIPAA compliant.

It is required by law to provide patients a list of all the disclosures of their PHI that you have made outside of TPO. What does this mean for your business?

The HIPAA Omnibus rule outlines compliance requirements for any party that handles healthcare data. But what does this mean for you and your business?

The HIPAA Hippo is the unofficial official mascot of all things HIPAA. He knows that compliance is of the utmost important to protect patients’ privacy and avoid fines by the OCR.

A comprehensive guide on the responsibilities of a HIPAA Security Officer, a critical role in maintaining HIPAA compliance for your company.

A comprehensive guide on the responsibilities of a HIPAA Privacy Officer, a critical role in maintaining HIPAA compliance for your company.

Most organizations who use PHI need file-sharing services like Google Drive, Dropbox, or Slack. In this post, we will review what to keep in mind when selecting a cloud platform to best fit your organization’s needs.

Are you wondering if Microsoft OneDrive is HIPAA compliant? Gazelle Consulting will break it down for you here.

Are you wondering if Office 365 is HIPAA compliant? Gazelle Consulting will break it down for you here.

This article breaks down each category of HIPAA security controls for ease of understanding when developing HIPAA documentation and training materials.

Are you wondering if Azure is HIPAA compliant for your business? Gazelle Consulting will break it down for you here.

Are you wondering if Skype video conferencing is HIPAA compliant? Gazelle Consulting will break it down for you here.