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Navigating HIPAA risks on social media: A guide for healthcare providers

Hashtags and HIPAA don’t always mix. In an era where every moment is post-worthy, healthcare workers need to think twice before hitting “share.” What you post could be more revealing than you realize. This guide breaks down where healthcare professionals often go wrong on social media as well as how to protect both your patients… Continue reading Navigating HIPAA risks on social media: A guide for healthcare providers

Safeguarding patient privacy: Best practices for social media use in healthcare

Social media can be a great way for healthcare organizations to connect, educate, and even inspire, but it’s also a space full of hidden risks. One unintentional post can quickly lead to a HIPAA violation, with serious legal and financial consequences. In this article, we’ll examine how social media use can compromise HIPAA compliance, the… Continue reading Safeguarding patient privacy: Best practices for social media use in healthcare

Healthcare and social media: What you need to know to stay HIPAA-compliant

From quick selfies to behind-the-scenes posts, social media has blurred the lines between professional and personal sharing. But when patient privacy is at stake, every post matters. Even seemingly harmless content can violate HIPAA regulations if it contains identifiable details. This blog explores how oversharing online can put your organization at risk and provides practical… Continue reading Healthcare and social media: What you need to know to stay HIPAA-compliant

MasterCard’s new selfie verification

Love them or hate them, selfies are here to stay. And with facial recognition technology becoming both more advanced and more mainstream, selfies have now found their way into the online security world. MasterCard is the most recent global corporation to join in on the trend. Here’s how they’re planning to integrate facial recognition technology… Continue reading MasterCard’s new selfie verification

Selfie security is coming

Log on to Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, or even simply take a walk in a city park, and one thing is clear: the selfie revolution is upon us. And now it looks as though this contemporary pastime is becoming more than just a social media trend. Major industry players are now using facial recognition technology… Continue reading Selfie security is coming

Are you ready for selfie security?

A picture is worth a thousand words – and now a selfie may even be worth more. Later this year, MasterCard plans to jump into the facial recognition-based trend of online security with an app that allows users to verify online purchases with a selfie. But is this technology secure? Will it replace traditional passwords… Continue reading Are you ready for selfie security?