Recently, a news bulletin in Health Data Management highlighted the point that many security experts are trying to make these days: Encryption is not always a “safe harbor.” Ranbow Hospice and Palliative Care in Park Ridge, Illinois had an encrypted laptop stolen, but nonetheless publicly reported the breach to affected patients, local media, and the Department of Health… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: October 2010
More Data Retention Issues for Hotels in EU?
Posted in European UnionHotels in the Netherlands may soon be deemed Internet Service Providers (ISPs) if they offer free Wi-Fi to their guests. The Dutch Telecommunications Authority (OPTA) has received an “unspecified complaint” leading to the recent announcement that registration as ISPs may be required under the Dutch Telecommunications Act. Registration as an ISP would certainly subject hotels… Continue Reading
We’re back!
Posted in UncategorizedAfter a “summer hiatus,” we have relaunched the Privacy and Security MATTERS Blog on a new platform. Welcome back!
