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Risk Assessment, the ISO maze
Extensive promotion has made ISO 27001 the key recall when we think of “Risk Assessment”. No doubt ISO 27001 is the most popular ISMS framework. The fact that it lends itself to certification makes it attractive to organizations which want … Continue reading
HIPAA Final Rule 2013-Background
HIPAA Privacy and Security rules are covered under 1. The HIPAA Privacy Rule, (45 CFR Part 160 and Subparts A and E of Part 164,) 2. The HIPAA Security Rule,( 45 CFR Part 160 and Subparts A and C of Part … Continue reading
HIPAA Final Rules 2013- An Omnibus Rule
The HIPAA Final Rules announced with effect from 26th March 2012 comprises of four final rules. Hence it is being referred as the “Omnibus Final Rule”. They are, 1.Final Modifications with improvements to the proposed rule of July 14, 2010 … Continue reading
Privacy Rule under HIPAA-HITECH Act expanded
HHS, the department of Health and Human Resources has revised the Privacy and Secuirty Rule and broadened its reach particularly for the Business Associates. Since many Indian entities work as Business Associates of HIPAA covered entities this development is of … Continue reading
Aaron Swartz is a victim of Bad application of law
Aaron Swartz, the young techie who committed suicide on the 11th of Januaru represents a tragedy that could have been prevented if the Police had been more reasonable. Swartz was deeply involved in the campaign against “Stop Online Piracy Act” … Continue reading
Domain Registrars under threat of arrest across India
Across India a wave of fear is spreading amongst Domain Name registrars that they may be arrested by the local police. The fear psychosis has been created by the news item that in Noida, Police have arrested the domain registrar … Continue reading