Law Offices IT Support Blog Archives
How to Make the Most of Your Online Meetings
Technology has changed the way that modern businesses run forever. At one time, meetings were scheduled weeks in advance, and preparations for hosting a meeting were very detailed. Today, with Skype and other video calling tools, meetings can be called more quickly as...
Violating HIPAA regulations is a Crime that Can Lead to Serious Penalties
Attorney generals and district attorneys around the country, are increasingly taking HIPAA violations seriously. Criminal charges for violating HIPAA are serious. You should know that the federal government can bring criminal charges against companies and company...
Can Outlook E-Mail Disclaimer Protect You From Legal Liability?
Would you like to include legal disclaimers to help protect you and your company? While some argue that they may not be legally binding, many believe that pre-existing EULA may have already covered the disclaimer portion, while others assert it’s always better...
What should Small Businesses in New Jersey know about Computer Recycling
“E-cycling” or “E-waste” is an initiative by United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) which refers to donations, reuse, shredding and common assortment of previously used business and household electronics. Generically, this...
Law Firm’s 11.5 Million Internal Documents Were Hacked and Shared
As reported by USA Today, The Panama law firm Mossack Foneska is at the center of the biggest data leak in history had connections to dozens of firms and individuals on sanctions blacklists by the United States and international organizations. The firm said it...
HIPAA Security and Privacy Training
HIPAA Final Rule The HIPAA Final Rule, released January 17, 2013, taking effect March 26, 2013, must be implemented by Covered Entities and Business Associates by September 23, 2013, which has already passed. One requirement is to train all workforce members. Even...
HIPAA Compliance: Am I A Business Associate (BA)?
HIPAA or the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act is a set of rules and regulations that has historically applied to Covered Entities (CEs) such as health care providers that engage in standard electronic transactions, health plans, and health care...
How a simple fax can cost you a HIPAA Violation – and 3 easy steps to protect yourself.
As you should know, HIPAA security and privacy practices must be followed without exception. In a recent article posted in Reneal & Urology News a fax containing medical information was sent to the patients employer instead of his doctor. The patient had HIV and...
How Email Archival Saved the Day – and Legal Requirements for Email Archiving
Recently, one of powersolution.com’s clients, we’ll call them “Acme Co.”, called in with a request. They needed all emails sent from two users to a specific client. The two employee’s, who had already been terminated, cost Acme Co. a very...
Surprise! Archiving Email is Required by Law
… It’s been over 6 years, and I am still coming across people that are genuinely surprised about it. When was the last time you wrote a business letter? Keyword here is being “wrote”. Most of our business communications and negotiations are now...
Data Privacy Day
According to Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Data Privacy Day is an international holiday celebrated in USA, Canada and 27 more countries in Europe. It occurs every January 28 to raise awareness and promote data privacy education. On January 26, 2009, the United...
Could you be breaking the Law? Yes – if you are not archiving your business emails.
It is 2011, and most of our business communications and negotiations are now performed via email. Your vendor’s purchase orders, invoices, agreements, employee communications are mostly handled via email. International clients and vendors prefer online...