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HIPAA Breach Response Playbook: What To Do in the First 72 Hours

By Ramyar Daneshgar Security Engineer | USC Viterbi School of Engineering Looking for a security engineer? Visit SecurityEngineer.com Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Executive Summary HIPAA-covered entities and business associates must respond to breaches of protected health information (PHI) within rigid

The Cybersecurity Compliance Mistakes That Scare Off Investors

By Ramyar Daneshgar Security Engineer | USC Viterbi School of Engineering Looking for a security engineer? Visit SecurityEngineer.com Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. 1. Executive Summary Cybersecurity and data privacy compliance have become determinative factors in mergers, acquisitions, and financing events

Case Study: What CPPA Auditors Actually Look For - Lessons from the StyleFair Investigation

By Ramyar Daneshgar Security Engineer | USC Viterbi School of Engineering Looking for a security engineer? Visit SecurityEngineer.com Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. 1. Executive Summary This in-depth analysis dissects a hypothetical—but technically and legally realistic—CPRA enforcement action against

Why That Free Plugin Could Cost You a Million in Privacy Violations

By Ramyar Daneshgar Security Engineer | USC Viterbi School of Engineering Looking for a security engineer? Visit SecurityEngineer.com Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. 1. Executive Summary Free browser plugins and website integrations are marketed as no-cost solutions for improving customer engagement,

Comprehensive Compliance Guide for Dental Practices in 2025 : HIPAA, CPRA, GDPR, FTC, and Third-Party Risk Management

By Ramyar Daneshgar Security Engineer | USC Viterbi School of Engineering Looking for a security engineer? Visit SecurityEngineer.com Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Executive Summary While HIPAA has long served as the bedrock of privacy compliance for healthcare providers, dental practices

HIPAA Risk Assessments for Dental Practices: What OCR Looks for in an Audit

By Ramyar Daneshgar Security Engineer | USC Viterbi School of Engineering Looking for a security engineer? Visit SecurityEngineer.com Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. 1. Executive Summary The HIPAA Security Rule (45 C.F.R. §§ 164.302–318) requires all Covered Entities—

HIPAA Security Rule Requirements Every Dental Practice Must Know in 2025

By Ramyar Daneshgar Security Engineer | USC Viterbi School of Engineering Looking for a security engineer? Visit SecurityEngineer.com Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. 1. Executive Summary The HIPAA Security Rule (45 C.F.R. §§ 164.302–318) imposes binding obligations on

How to Conduct a Privacy Impact Assessment That Holds Up in Court

By Ramyar Daneshgar Security Engineer | USC Viterbi School of Engineering Looking for a security engineer? Visit SecurityEngineer.com Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. 1. Executive Summary In regulatory investigations and privacy-related litigation, Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) are often subpoenaed and reviewed

Top 5 Contract Clauses Every Cybersecurity Lawyer Should Demand in Vendor Deals

By Ramyar Daneshgar Security Engineer | USC Viterbi School of Engineering Looking for a security engineer? Visit SecurityEngineer.com Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Third-party vendors account for a significant share of cybersecurity incidents, regulatory enforcement actions, and breach-related litigation. As cybersecurity

HIPAA Cyber Insurance: What Healthcare Entities Must Know About Coverage and Exclusions

By Ramyar Daneshgar Security Engineer | USC Viterbi School of Engineering Looking for a security engineer? Visit SecurityEngineer.com Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Executive Summary Cyber insurance has become a foundational component of modern risk management strategies for healthcare organizations operating

Are Your Slack Messages a Liability? Legal Discovery in the Age of Internal Chat Tools

By Ramyar Daneshgar Security Engineer | USC Viterbi School of Engineering Looking for a security engineer? Visit SecurityEngineer.com Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Introduction Internal messaging platforms such as Slack and Microsoft Teams have enabled organizational communication. However, this convenience comes

Cross-Border Data Transfers: SCCs, BCRs, and Transfer Impact Assessments Explained

By Ramyar Daneshgar Security Engineer | USC Viterbi School of Engineering Looking for a security engineer? Visit SecurityEngineer.com Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Introduction Cross-border data transfers are foundational to modern business operations but present significant legal and regulatory challenges under