How To: Understanding HIPAA Compliance

Cole PrudenHIPAA Compliance, PHI, PII

For many readers, when they hear the words “the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)”, their eyelids immediately start to droop. But I’m sure getting slapped with an annual $1.5 million fine would wake them up! Whether you’re the one handling the data or the actual patient looking to protect your rights, it’s time to become a HIPAA expert … Read More

PII and Its Many Forms

Cole PrudenPersonally Identifiable Information, Self-Hosted Auditing Software, Sensitive Data Protection

Sometimes, it feels like the goal of tech agencies and federal regulations, such as the GDPR, is to confuse us. Unless you’re used to using terms like “protected information” and “sensitive data” and seeing acronyms like PII, PCI, HIPAA, etc., this topic can seem a little daunting. So, let’s break it down and learn the exact differences between frequently used … Read More

What is PII and How Does it Affect You?

Cole PrudenPersonally Identifiable Information, Self-Hosted Auditing Software, Sensitive Data Protection

When it comes to protecting yourself and your company’s best interests, there are many forms of personal information to watch for. What exactly are these kinds of sensitive data, what is your relationship to them, and how does protecting them affect you and your business? What Exactly is PII If you’ve spent any time in the tech sphere or within … Read More