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Aug 29, 2024 | 
hitconsultant.net | Chris Bowen
The recent $50 million initiative announced by the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) can’t hurt in the ongoing battle against ransomware in the healthcare sector. This investment is aimed at strengthening the cybersecurity defenses of hospitals nationwide, protecting sensitive patient data, and enhancing the resilience of healthcare systems against cyber threats.
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Aug 15, 2024 | 
forbes.com | Chris Bowen
By Chris Bowen, CISO & Founder at ClearDATA. Chris leads ClearDATA’s privacy, security, and compliance strategies. As I sat in my office with the local news playing in the background, I tried to stay busy amid the chaos of yet another healthcare cybersecurity breach. The persistent pinging of notifications echoed from both my computer and phone—each alert a reminder of the escalating situation.
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Aug 15, 2024 | 
upcontent.link | Chris Bowen
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Jul 24, 2024 | 
medcitynews.com | Chris Bowen
Finally! A consumer-centric act that prioritizes the rights and protections of individuals, ensuring data is treated with the utmost respect and care. The healthcare industry is dominated by a constant looming threat of data breaches that prey upon and exploit our most private information.
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May 29, 2024 | 
histalk2.com | Chris Bowen
May 29, 2024 Readers Write No Comments Strengthening the Net: The FTC’s Expanded Reach on Health Data Protection By Chris Bowen Chris Bowen, MBA is founder and CISO of ClearData.
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Apr 29, 2024 | 
dcjournal.com | Chris Bowen |Ray Walker
The ransomware attack on Change Healthcare is the most significant attack on the American healthcare system. It sent shockwaves through the industry, halting payments to affected providers. It lays bare the vulnerabilities that threaten our system’s survival. So, with deep concern for the security of patients, I address the disappointing response to this attack from the Department of Health and Human Services.
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Mar 5, 2024 | 
lexology.com | Sarah Daun |Chris Bowen
The ICO has recently published new guidance for organisations on the processing of biometric data. Given the unique nature of biometric data and the risks that can arise if incorrectly used or processed, compliance with data protection law is of paramount importance.
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Jan 22, 2024 | 
hcinnovationgroup.com | Chris Bowen
As founder and chief information security officer of Austin, Texas-based ClearDATA, Chris Bowen leads the company’s internal privacy, security and compliance strategies as well as its international security risk consulting practice. He has provided counsel to some of the world’s largest healthcare organizations. In this opinion piece, he offers a response to a recent paper by federal healthcare regulators on cybersecurity strategy. On Dec.
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Dec 22, 2023 | 
newsbreak.com | Chris Bowen
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Dec 22, 2023 | 
hitconsultant.net | Chris Bowen
In healthcare, sensitive data comes with great responsibility. For companies entrusted with managing and protecting patients’ personal information, ensuring the privacy of that data must be the highest priority. These companies are called to act as vigilant guardians, especially when you consider that secure and accurate data can literally save lives.
