Dental Practice Software Provider Settles With The FTC Over Protection Of Patient Data

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The FTC complaint alleged that the provider incorrectly advertised industry-standard encryption that would meet HIPAA requirements for protection of patient data.
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On January 25, a leading dental practice software provider settled with the FTC for $250,000 over claims that the provider misled patients that their sensitive personal information would be adequately encrypted. The FTC complaint alleged that the provider incorrectly advertised industry-standard encryption that would meet HIPAA requirements for protection of patient data.

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