If stories of government spying aren’t convincing C-suite executives to make data security a priority in their corporate budgets next year, then what is? A few recent surveys show that actually, more firms are inquiring about device encryption to protect sensitive health information, the volume of which is anticipated to surge as more individuals sign up for health care due to the Affordable Care Act.
Las Vegas software firm AlertBoot Data Security conducted an internal survey that showed an increase in the number of business associates seeking more information on encrypting their laptops and cellphones—especially to ensure compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), according to a Dec. 10 press release. Another survey, this one by eFax and conducted online, showed 54 percent of healthcare workers polled on their information governance processes listed the cost of HIPAA violations as their top concern, according to Nicole Freeman for HealthITSecurity.com.
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