Episode 863 - Aetna Pays $1 Million Fine For HIPAA Breaches

<p>The Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is meant to protect the medical privacy of individuals. Over the years the penalties have gotten larger and enforcement has cracked down on breaches. This episode talks about one company that had a really bad six month stretch of preventable breach events.</p> <p>Be aware, be safe.</p> <p>Become A Patron! <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/SecurityInFive">Patreon Page</a></p> <p>*** Support the podcast with a cup of coffee *** - <a href= "https://www.ko-fi.com/securityinfive">Ko-Fi Security In Five</a></p> <p>—————— Where you can find Security In Five ——————</p> <p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/SecurityInFive">Security In Five Reddit Channel r/SecurityInFive</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.binaryblogger.com/">Binary Blogger Website</a></p> <p><a href="https://securityinfive.com/">Security In Five Website</a></p> <p><a href="http://securityinfive.libsyn.com">Security In Five Podcast Page</a> - <a href= "http://securityinfive.libsyn.com/rss">Podcast RSS</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.twitter.com/securityinfive">Twitter @securityinfive</a></p> <p><a href= "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/security-in-five-podcast/id1247135894?mt=2"> iTunes</a>, <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-dqYRtjxA57v3Qt3hpNkg">YouTube</a>, <a href= "https://beta.tunein.com/radio/Security-In-Five-p1017373/">TuneIn</a>, <a href= "https://www.iheart.com/podcast/security-in-five-podcast-28419123/"> iHeartRadio</a>, <a href= "%E2%80%9Chttps:/open.spotify.com/show/4WK2SDAIdNg5Ay98bXIIHB""> Spotify</a>, <a href= "https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/binary-blogger/security-in-five?refid=stpr"> Stitcher</a></p> <p>Email - <a href= "mailto:bblogger@protonmail.com">bblogger@protonmail.com</a></p>