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Inaccurate Detection of Impermissible Use

Veriphyr proactively reports impermissible use of PHI the first time it happens.    Inaccurate Detection Hurt Everyone The Consort and District Medical Centre Society in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada risked its reputation, money, and…

The 2018 Cost of Data Breach Study: A Global Overview

Veriphyr proactively reports impermissible use of PHI the first time it happens.   Overview In July, the Ponemon Institute released The 2018 Cost of Data Breach Study: A Global Overview. The study highlights the magnitude of the…

Canadian Digital Privacy Act Raises Stakes

Veriphyr reports impermissible use of patient data the first time it happens. Digital Privacy Act Recently, Canada added an amendment to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). The Digital Privacy Act creates…

Nurse Violates Privacy of 5,800 Patients

Veriphyr proactively reports impermissible use of PHI the first time it happens. Violation Motivated by Curiosity A nurse at North Bay Health Center in Ontario was the first person to be charged under the Personal Health Information Privacy…