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How do I report a breach under PHIPA?
The number of records stored online continues to grow every day, and with it, the threat of privacy breach. Personal health information (PHI) is among...
October 17, 2022
Protecting Patient Data: Your Guide to Ontario’s PHIPA
From medical histories to social security numbers to banking information, all healthcare organizations, regardless of size or specialty, collect, stor...
September 12, 2022
Offline Backups: Pros, Cons, Best Practices, & More
In this day and age, backing up data is a standard practice. But just how secure is your backup? While your company might have a local, onsite backup ...
August 2, 2022
When should you report a cyber incident?
So you’ve had a cyber incident. Maybe you’ve found a in your server. Or your were stolen. Or there’s malware lurking in your system. Either way,...
July 18, 2022
Security Awareness Training: What is it, Best Practices, & More
Human error is one of the leading causes of . According to , insider threats are now more common than external ones, with 4 of the top 6 risks caused ...
July 4, 2022
Tech Firms & Bug Bounty Hunters: Where does your liability end?
The last few years have seen the rise of bug bounty hunters: security researchers who find software bugs for a fee, rather than exploiting them. Most ...
May 27, 2022
Encryption Basics: What is it, Best Practices, & More
Hackers are more aggressive than ever. Traditionally, cybercriminals would only encrypt data before seeking a ransom. But in a move popularized by the...
May 16, 2022
Which healthcare privacy laws apply to my practice?
In a digital age, more and more healthcare services are moving online. From electronic patient logs to virtual counselling to an increasing array of m...
March 21, 2022
Privacy Breaches: Why Social Workers are Vulnerable and What You Can Do About It
In a digital age, more and more health care services are moving online. From electronic patient logs to virtual counselling and an increasing array of...