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HIPAA Right of Access Penalties are Mounting
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HIPAA Right of Access Penalties are Mounting

The Office of Civil Rights (OCR) continues to enforce the HIPAA Right of Access on behalf of patients. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). Healthcare providers have been warned about complying with the HIPAA Right of Access as set out in the 21st Century CURES Act. Now, providers are seeing words in action. Since beginning the enforcement initiative, the OCR has brought forth 38 actions with financial penalties against healthcare providers in violation of the Right of…
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Former eBay execs get prison time for ‘extreme’ harassment campaign against couple
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Former eBay execs get prison time for ‘extreme’ harassment campaign against couple

Two former eBay Inc security executives were sentenced to prison on Thursday for carrying out a campaign to harass and intimidate a Massachusetts couple through threats and disturbing home deliveries after their online newsletter drew the ire of the company’s then-CEO. Jim Baugh and David Harville were sentenced to 57 and 24 months in prison, respectively, for their roles in an extensive harassment campaign that involved sending the couple cockroaches, a funeral wreath and a bloody Halloween pig mask. US District Judge Patti Saris, who imposed the sentence during hearings in Boston, called it a “hard-to-imagine” scheme fuelled by a…
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Lululemon settles lawsuit against Peloton over alleged patent infringement – Business News
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Lululemon settles lawsuit against Peloton over alleged patent infringement – Business News

Photo: The Canadian Press A Lululemon Athletica logo in Vancouver, BC, on Thursday August 21, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck Lululemon Athletica Canada Inc. has reached a settlement with Peloton Interactive Inc. over allegations the exercise equipment maker copied several of the apparel company’s designs. A notice of voluntary dismissal filed in a California court on Friday said the companies negotiated a “mutually agreeable settlement” of the trademark dispute. In a joint statement, Lululemon and Peloton said they are “pleased the matters could be resolved amicably, resulting in dismissal of the pending litigation” between them. “Without admissions of any kind,…
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Torstar Corp. co-owner Bitove makes ‘no apologies’ amid tension with business partner
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Torstar Corp. co-owner Bitove makes ‘no apologies’ amid tension with business partner

One of the co-owners of Torstar Corp. says he is making “no apologies” for the way he runs the newspaper business after his business partner filed for a court order to wind up its parent company. Nordstar Capital Inc. co-owner Jordan Bitove says in a statement that he has worked to make the company resilient, more accountable and more competitive. “I’ve done this to ensure that the Toronto Star, Canada’s largest newspaper, can continue to deliver the news, opinion and stories our diverse audiences seek and the investigative journalism our democracy depends upon — while upholding The Star’s incredible legacy…
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The Dangers of Unpatched Medical Devices
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The Dangers of Unpatched Medical Devices

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released a notice regarding their concerns of unpatched and legacy medical devices. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). The FBI found that recently, there has been an increase in medical device vulnerability. These vulnerabilities can result in cyberattacks. Outdated software is an easy target for bad actors. The FBI recommended encrypting data and prioritizing identity and access management. Strong, individualized passwords can help protect devices. Overall, the FBI is recommending that…
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Sales of iconic Hudson’s Bay blankets will now support fund for Indigenous initiatives
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Sales of iconic Hudson’s Bay blankets will now support fund for Indigenous initiatives

An iconic but controversial symbol of Canadian history and colonialism may soon be seen as a gesture of reconciliation. The Hudson’s Bay Foundation and the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund have announced that from now on, 100 per cent of the net proceeds from the sale of HBC’s famed striped wool blankets will provide support for Indigenous cultural, artistic and educational activities through a newly launched initiative called Oshki Wupoowane — The Blanket Fund. “We will never make profit from this blanket again. All the profits will go back to the Indigenous peoples,” Iain Nairn, president and CEO of…
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Is oatmeal anti-inflammatory? A list of anti-inflammatory foods
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Is oatmeal anti-inflammatory? A list of anti-inflammatory foods

We may earn money or products from the companies mentioned in this post. A list of Anti inflammatory foods to help aid in digestion and other bodily processes Believe it or not, inflammation is one of the most common reasons behind minor aches and pains that we experience on a daily basis. Things such as headaches, afternoon joints, back pain and even toothaches can all be attributed to inflammation as the main cause of concern and likely the culprit behind your discomfort. For that reason, I felt it was important to research and report on what healthy foods we can…
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