We have already talked about the HIPAA Privacy Rule and its thousands of benefits to the healthcare industry, but security is always a must when it comes to protecting our company's image and reputation. At GreenTek Solutions, we want to give you more information about the HIPAA regulations so all our healthcare partners can make a well-informed decision whenever they need it.

Our data can never be too secure with thousands of confidential records flying around, but security turned more complex due to the improper e-waste disposal practices. In the healthcare industry, only authorized personnel are allowed to access medical records about patients because even a minimal data breach can cause legal and financial problems to the medical center.

IT equipment can store a surprising number of classified information that can't go public because it would represent an exponential risk to your company's image and reputation. Hard drives may be the last thing on your mind, but these small devices can store patient names, lab results, security codes, PINs, and many other medical records that shouldn't end up in the wrong hands.

Did you know about HIPAA? How careful are you at following its regulations? Data breaches can still occur even with protections and rules in place, but now every piece of health information can remain protected thanks to HIPAA compliance.

No one is safe from cyberattacks, but at least we can secure your confidential information to minimize the risk of being hacked. The next time you are getting rid of your old hard drives, please start by wiping every piece of data stored in them.