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Navigating the Complexities of HIPAA and Personal Health Data Security

Navigating the Complexities of HIPAA and Personal Health Data Security

The importance of individual vigilance in data protection

The Wired article, "What Doctors Wish You Knew About HIPAA and Data Security," delves into the limitations and misunderstandings surrounding the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in safeguarding personal health data. It highlights that HIPAA primarily regulates healthcare entities but does not cover consumer-generated data or information shared outside traditional medical...