Is Ransomware a Breach Under HIPAA?

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With the dramatic rise in ransomware, there has been much speculation on whether ransomware attacks constitute a reportable breach under HIPAA. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued guidance to provide clarity on this controversy once and for all. Short answer: yes, it does.

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