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10 Things You Should Know About the ADA Website Standards

by RSI Security February 25, 2020July 1, 2021

In 2018, there were at least 2,258 website accessibility lawsuits federal courts all over the United States under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that claimed people with disabilities could not properly use some certain websites because of unresponsiveness to assistive technologies. This was a huge increase of about 177 percent from 814 of such lawsuits in 2017.

February 25, 2020July 1, 2021 0 comment

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

CCPA Compliance Checklist: A Beginner’s Guide

by RSI Security February 21, 2020March 1, 2022

written by RSI Security

Business transparency is becoming more important than once thought in the consumer age. As technology continues to evolve, consumers are now taking control of what they want to see, trust, and research by investigating product materials and the overall history of an organization.

After all, products and services are not only a solution to a problem but can also deliver experience and personal connection. According to the 2016 Label Insight Transparency ROI Study, 73 percent of consumers are willing to pay more for a product that promises complete transparency.

February 21, 2020March 1, 2022 0 comment

FISMA

FISMA Compliance Checklist: What You Need to Know

by RSI Security February 20, 2020March 23, 2020

written by RSI Security

The need for compliance becomes more evident as issues become more sophisticated when your business grows. After all, failing to follow regulations impacts the reputation of the organization and those in charge.

February 20, 2020March 23, 2020 0 comment

FISMA NIST 800-171 / DFARS

What is the Relationship Between FISMA and NIST?

by RSI Security February 19, 2020March 23, 2020

written by RSI Security

Attentiveness and thoroughness can spell the difference between booming and bankruptcy in today’s ever-changing digital business landscape. With global e-retail sales projected to hit 47 percent this year, the need to have an optimization strategy, clear customer experience, and a practical plan for operational execution becomes more apparent to stay competitive.

February 19, 2020March 23, 2020 0 comment

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

Which States Are Following California’s CCPA Regulations?

by RSI Security February 18, 2020April 8, 2020

written by RSI Security

The United States’ (U.S.) privacy law landscape is continually shifting and evolving as federal and state privacy proposals continue to be debated and become enacted. The recent change in the privacy law sphere can mainly be attributed to the inherent demand of customers for transparency from business organizations.

February 18, 2020April 8, 2020 0 comment

HITRUST

What Is The HITRUST CSF Maturity Model?

by RSI Security February 17, 2020April 10, 2020

written by RSI Security

The Health Information Trust Alliance (HITRUST) first introduced the Common Security Framework (CSF) in 2007. CSF protects sensitive data, while also managing the security risks global organizations often face, along with their third-party suppliers. CSF documents and compares HIPAA and HITECH requirements to the security and privacy regulations. When patients know that their information is secure, it can help build trust between them and their healthcare organization.

February 17, 2020April 10, 2020 0 comment

HITECH

What Does the HITECH Act Do?

by RSI Security February 14, 2020September 10, 2020

written by RSI Security

The HITECH Act (Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act) was created to promote the need for health information technology as the use of EHRS (electronic health records) becomes the standard. It is part of an economic stimulus package – the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act – that was passed and signed into law in 2009.

February 14, 2020September 10, 2020 0 comment

HITECH

HITECH Compliance Checklist: How to Become Compliant

by RSI Security February 13, 2020September 10, 2020

written by RSI Security

The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Act (HITECH) focuses on the transition of paper healthcare files to electronic reports, making it easier for patients to access their records. The act also covers protected health information (PHI) by requiring healthcare organizations and their third-party associates to be HIPAA compliant. Prior to the HITECH Act healthcare organizations could avoid fines due to non-compliance but this has changed. Now, organizations and their third-party associates are required under the HITECH Act to meet all HIPAA compliance rules.

February 13, 2020September 10, 2020 0 comment

HITECH

A Beginner’s Guide to HITECH in Healthcare

by RSI Security February 12, 2020September 10, 2020

written by RSI Security

The HITECH Act changed how patient health information is processed and stored. It encourages healthcare organizations to transition from paper to electronic files allowing patients to access their records in a secure online environment. It also affected HIPAA and how its rules are enforced. In short, the HITECH Act benefited patients by making it easier for them to access their records while improving and enforcing security protocols.

February 12, 2020September 10, 2020 0 comment

FISMA

How to Be FISMA Compliant: A Beginner’s Guide

by RSI Security February 11, 2020March 23, 2020

written by RSI Security

High-profile data breaches are relatively common in today’s digital society. A Clark School study at the University of Maryland revealed that there is a hacker attack every 39 seconds. A separate study by Juniper Research further added that the average cost of a data breach will exceed $150 million by the end of 2020.

February 11, 2020March 23, 2020 0 comment