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Data security on cloud

Marabou Muddler

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Does anyone know how secure data on the cloud might be - for example, would iCloud meet security standards for HIPAA?
 

thewitt

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Apple has not yet released it's security certifications, however we expect to see HIPAA certification.

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thewitt

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Dropbox is not currently HIPAA compliant

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garypat234

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Don't know what all that means, but it works like a charm for me. What is this compliant thing you refer to?
 

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HIPAA is required for the medical industry

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Marabou Muddler

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HIPAA is a set of U.S. rules/standards for security and privacy (among other things) of medical records. Hefty fines and other legal consequences for violating HIPAA standards.

Dropbox reportedly did not develop their security w/ HIPAA in mind......thus, even though they might be secure, health care providers take legal risks by storing health info on dropbox.
 

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Well luckily I'm not in the medical industry. No worries for me. I just got tired of emailing documents to myself so I could have them on my iPad. Dropbox was and continues to be such a life saver. I have my own personal server out there for free. If u use it tell them I referred you and I get 250 free megabytes. :)
 

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