The True Cost of Free Email Addresses (#8)

In this episode of 'In Step with Compliance', host Olivia Wann, Terri Walker, Brenda Thornburg, and Caitlin Denison discuss the critical importance of using business-level email accounts in compliance with HIPAA regulations. The conversation highlights the risks associated with free email accounts, including data breaches and the lack of encryption. The financial implications of email breaches are also explored, emphasizing the potential costs of notification, forensic analysis, and legal fees. The episode concludes with a call to action for practices to evaluate their email security measures.