This content discusses the increased focus on patient privacy in healthcare IT due to the Department of Health and Human Services proposing new rules to strengthen existing laws. The proposed rules aim to expand individuals’ rights to access their information and restrict certain disclosures of protected health information. The rule was published in the Federal Register, with public comments due by September 13. A final rule is expected in late fall.

The NCSC wants developers to get serious on software security
The NCSC’s new Software Security Code of Practice has been praised by cyber professionals as a significant advancement in enhancing software supply chain security.