You’re placing a great deal of trust in a bank, credit union, or investment firm when you hand over your personal and financial information. You expect your money to be safe, but you also expect your private information to be protected from theft, misuse or accidental exposure. That’s why financial institutions must meet strict data […]
Everyone involved with healthcare should know about the HIPPA Breach Notification Rule. This regulation mandates that HIPAA-covered entities and their business associates report breaches of unsecured protected health information (PHI). Additionally, similar provisions from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) apply to vendors of personal health records and their third-party providers. In simple terms, if you […]
2025 is the year to make critical changes – whether you’ve never considered your personal data security before or have been meaning to do so for a while. Cybersecurity threats such as spamming, phishing, and ransomware are real-world dangers that every internet user faces daily. Passwords continue to leak in massive corporate data breaches, and […]
By leveraging its encryption-based erasure mechanism, you can ensure that sensitive information is permanently destroyed and irretrievable.
Opal Lock offers robust encryption and security for self-encrypting drives (SEDs), ensuring data protection across a wide range of compatible devices. To help you get started, we’ve broken down some common questions into an easy-to-understand guide. Opal Lock is compatible with TCG drives, which are designed to meet industry security standards. If you’re unsure whether […]
Opal Lock offers the ideal solution for ensuring that your sensitive information is permanently deleted, protecting against both data breaches and environmental hazards.
In a recent incident, Boston Children’s Hospital faced a significant data breach after a laptop was stolen from a staff member attending a conference in Buenos Aires. The laptop, although password-protected, was not encrypted, leaving sensitive patient information vulnerable. The stolen laptop contained an email attachment with the names, medical record numbers, birth dates, diagnoses, […]
A dermatology practice recently faced a $150,000 fine due to a data breach caused by a stolen, unencrypted USB drive. This incident highlights the critical importance of robust data security measures. The practice settled with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for privacy and security violations, agreeing to a corrective action plan to […]
At Fidelity Height, our commitment to advancing TCG self-encrypting drive management goes beyond innovation—it’s about empowering you with cutting-edge tools that maximize the potential of your hardware-based encryption. Fidelity Height’s Opal Lock is your gateway to a fortified security system that redefines data protection. Our user-friendly software is designed to harness the robust capabilities of […]
