by Barry Weber | Oct 3, 2023 | datasecurity, GDPR, HIPAA, privacy
.The Washington My Health My Data Act (WHMDA) is a new law that aims to protect the privacy and security of personal health information in Washington State. The law applies to any entity that collects, uses, or discloses personal health information in Washington or...
by Barry Weber | May 28, 2023 | Blog, HIPAA, privacy
There are many health data privacy and protection laws in the US. Most people know HIPAA protects their privacy and requires protection of their personal health information. But it only affects specific business that are classified as covered entities (doctors,...
by Barry Weber | Jun 15, 2021 | Blog, cybersecurity, datasecurity, privacy
This is a scary moment for AI / ML This is a scary moment for artificial intelligence / machine learning (AI / ML). We are at a point where developers are implementing AI / ML wherever there it has potential value. It is being used for good applications including:...
by Barry Weber | Mar 1, 2021 | CCPA, CPRA, cybersecurity, datasecurity, HIPAA, privacy, Risk Management
Overview Many privacy laws require that organizations implement “reasonable security”. There have been many definitions of reasonable security. The Sedona Conference issued a final commentary on reasonable security for personal information on February 17, 2021. ...
by Barry Weber | Feb 10, 2021 | Blog, CCPA, CPRA, datasecurity, GDPR, PEPIDA, privacy
Minimizing privacy requirements is good for business At Assured SPC, we help businesses satisfy regulatory and third-party requirements for information security and consumer/resident privacy. Whenever possible, we provide guidance on how to avoid and minimize cost...
by Barry Weber | Jan 1, 2021 | Blog, CCPA, CPRA, datasecurity, privacy
Top 5 CCPA Privacy Do’s (and Don’ts) There is a lot of talk about legal privacy requirements, the steps to implement a privacy program and technology that can assist. Here is a list of what we consider the Top 5 Privacy must do’s or don’ts. 1. Get rid of...