As consumers in today’s increasingly connected world, we are used to revealing much about ourselves to utilize a variety of services, whether they are search engines, navigation apps, or purchasing ...

Discover how the HIPAA Waiver of Authorization permits legal sharing of health data for research while upholding privacy protections. Learn the criteria required for approval.

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Another wave of heavy rain smacks western Washington this week, coupled with strong winds adding concern for potential power outages. by Herb Weisbaum, contributing editor, Checkbook.org Medical data ...

A data breach can leave you feeling helpless, but there are steps you can take to limit the potential harm. By Knvul Sheikh Your health data is exceptionally valuable — and exceptionally vulnerable.

Selective unlearning helps mitigate legal risks by allowing hospitals to comply with patient data removal requests. If a ...

As a practicing pediatrician and chief medical information officer for a public, academic health system, as well as an appointed member of the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) ...

Here’s a quick reminder before you get on with your day: Think twice before you upload your private medical data to an AI chatbot. Folks are frequently turning to generative AI chatbots, like OpenAI’s ...