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CloudWhat the HIPAA Final Rule Means for Data Centers and Cloud ProvidersWhat the HIPAA Final Rule Means for Data Centers and Cloud Providers
Data centers and cloud providers servicing the health care industry should take particular note that the Final Rule of HIPAA (that went into effect in March) clarifies that they are officially considered “business associates” under HIPAA and must therefore comply with all applicable privacy and security requirements. Matthew Fischer of the law firm Sedgwick, LLP, explains what data centers and their subcontractors need to do to be in compliance with HIPAA.
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