Security Rule

3 articles on Security Rule — privacy laws, security frameworks, and regulatory compliance.

Jun 1, 2026

Risk Analysis in the Crosshairs: What OCR's Four Ransomware Settlements Tell You About the Coming HIPAA Security Rule Amendments

OCR's four ransomware settlements announced in April 2026 — totaling $1.165 million across breaches affecting 427,000 individuals — share one root cau...

May 18, 2026

HIPAA Security Rule 2026: The Final Rule Is Still Pending, But OCR Enforcement Is Not — What Covered Entities Must Do Now

The HHS Office for Civil Rights targeted May 2026 for finalizing the first major HIPAA Security Rule update since 2013, but has not yet published a fi...

Apr 9, 2026

HIPAA Security Rule Overhaul 2026: What the Most Significant Update in Two Decades Means for Healthcare Organizations

The proposed 2026 HIPAA Security Rule update is the most significant revision to federal healthcare cybersecurity requirements in over two decades. Ma...