The Datamax Thinking Blog

Even if your organization is based in the U.S., it could have a significant impact on you and your business. Every organization that processes or controls any data pertaining to EU citizens must be in compliance with the new regulation.

We share private information online today, almost subconsciously.

Downloading Apps. Online transactions. Signing up for that “free whitepaper,” filing out a survey or even hitting the “like” button on Facebook.  Consumer data today is premium fuel for businesses all over the world.

Complying with HIPAA is impossible if you don't know where to start. These four business tips will help you get started AND help your business.

With so many rules and acronyms, maintaining a HIPAA-compliant medical office can be a daunting task. Here’s a high-level recap so you can keep your eye on patient care. 

You want to be HIPAA-compliant? You need to perform a risk assessment with the help of a Certified HIPAA Professional (CHP).

It's impossible to watch the news without weekly revelations of some new data breach – Target, Equifax, the WannaCry virus, and even teddy bears have been in the news.

As cybercrime continues to pay, attacks and breaches will continue and will especially affect unprepared businesses.

One industry is squarely in the crosshairs of hackers – healthcare.

While many companies express a desire to effectively manage HIPAA requirements, they’re worried they’re not always doing it perfectly.

By now, I think everyone has signed (or ticked the box if your doctor uses a tablet) a HIPAA form. Most of us know it has “something” to do with privacy, but we simply sign the form and then shuffle back to a seat to await our appointment.

For those of you who provide healthcare services; it’s not as simple as that.