Is Facebook HIPAA Compliant? Looking Behind the Social Network

Social media platforms have become an integral part of our daily lives. With millions of people actively using platforms like Facebook to connect and share information, it’s crucial to consider the implications of using such platforms in professional contexts – especially in fields that require strict adherence to patient privacy regulations. In the healthcare industry, where patient confidentiality is paramount, the question arises: Is Facebook HIPAA [...]

2023-09-01T13:19:51-04:00September 1st, 2023|

Report: Facebook Tracker Collecting Hospital Patient PHI

Use of Tracker by Hospitals Likely Violates HIPAA An investigation by The Markup and Stat has uncovered a tracking tool used by 33 of the country’s top 100 hospitals that collects patients’ protected health information (PHI) and sends it to Facebook—including details about medical conditions, prescriptions, and physician appointments. Experts contacted in the article, including a former head [...]

2023-07-26T14:32:07-04:00June 17th, 2022|