HIPAA Violation
Definition of HIPAA Violation: What Actually Counts
A hospital employee in Texas looks up her ex-husband's medical records out of curiosity. A dental office in Georgia tosses paper charts into
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HIPAA Violation Penalties
HIPAA Violation Penalties: What They Cost in 2026
A $4.75 Million Wake-Up Call That Started With One Unencrypted Laptop In 2014, New York-Presbyterian Hospital and Columbia University paid a combined $4.8
Who Enforces HIPAA
Who Enforces HIPAA? The Agencies Behind the Fines
A $4.75 Million Wake-Up Call from an Agency You've Probably Underestimated In 2024, the Office for Civil Rights slapped a $4.75
HIPAA Violations
Types of HIPAA Violations: A Breakdown for 2024
In February 2024, OCR announced a $4.75 million settlement with Montefiore Medical Center after a workforce member stole the protected health information of over
Breach Notification Rule
When Is a Breach Notification Not Required Under HIPAA
In 2023, OCR received over 700 large breach reports from covered entities and business associates — each one triggering federal and state notification obligations, media attention,