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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