IoT For All July 15, 2021
One of the most important things healthcare software developers need to adhere to in the U.S. is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This law protects private health information. Anyone who operates or invests in medical businesses knows about it, but failure to follow its rules correctly can result in very unforgiving consequences. Last year, millions of dollars in fines were issued due to HIPAA information privacy breaches. How can you ensure that your product is compliant with HIPAA?
There’s a good reason why these measures are in place. Rising demand on black market dark websites for valuable healthcare information has led to several breaches. In 2020, 616 data breaches were containing 500 or more records, reported to...