In a recent bulletin, the federal Office for Civil Rights suggests steps that practices can take to protect patient data. The federal Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is warning physicians about privacy ...

In a letter to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, the American Hospital Association said the U.S. Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights rule regarding the use of ...

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a bulletin on December 1, 2022, clarifying that "regulated entities are not permitted to use tracking technologies ...

The American Hospital Association is taking exception at recently-updated rules from HHS Office for Civil Rights related to the use of online tracking tools by health systems and other HIPAA Covered ...

When you use your cellphone to search for businesses near you, you may opt into data collection about your location with an accuracy of within a few hundred feet. Often, unless you affirmatively opt ...

A look at how stores can use their apps on your phone to access shopping habits. — -- Shopping apps let you buy fast on your phone and offer discounts and rewards when you shop in-store. But for ...

Many consumers want control over their personal details. But few understand how online tracking works, says a new report from the University of Pennsylvania. By Natasha Singer and Jason Karaian Many ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In a blog post published today, Mozilla product manager Karen Kim ...