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July 7, 2020 • By Erik Kangas

Protecting Yourself from Email Web Beacons

Web Beacons (a.k.a Tracking Pixels) are images in HTML-formatted email messages that, when viewed, tell the sender of the message that you read it.  This mechanism of obtaining essentially covert confirmation that (a) your email address is valid, (b) the email got past your filters, and (c) you actually read the message, is pervasively used...
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skype hipaa compliant
May 9, 2020 • By Erik Kangas

Is Skype HIPAA Compliant? If not, what is?

In recent times we have seen a huge push toward telehealth, so many are wondering, “Is Skype HIPAA compliant?” While Skype is a practical tool that many people have access to, it’s important to consider any regulatory obligations you need to meet before you use it. If your business collects, stores, transmits or processes electronic...
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COVID-19 LuxSci
April 23, 2020 • By Erik Kangas

LuxSci is Offering Free Secure Email During COVID-19 Pandemic

High Volume COVID-19 Test Results Communicated Quickly and Securely The evolving COVID-19 pandemic continues to place extreme strain on healthcare services and diagnostic labs needing to communicate critical information, such as test results, quickly and efficiently.  These organizations are...
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Coronavirus and working from home
April 16, 2020 • By Erik Kangas

Secure & Compliant Remote Work

As a result of the pandemic, many businesses have closed their offices and have employees working from home, which is an excellent compromise for keeping operations ongoing and while keeping employees safe. However, the shift to working from home is a big jump for many companies and their employees, mainly if an existing remote work […]
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zoom video hipaa compliant
March 30, 2020 • By Erik Kangas

Is Zoom HIPAA-Compliant?

Zoom is an extremely popular video-conferencing platform. Many healthcare organizations may be wondering: Is Zoom HIPAA-compliant? While it is true that HIPAA compliance requirements around telehealth were relaxed (which includes video teleconferencing) for the duration of the Covid-19 pandemic, the pandemic will eventually end. Companies that have invested time and money in accelerating their...
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