August 2024 Newsletter
Running out of Space?
If you get this message, it likely means your computer’s storage is above 85% capacity, and you might experience issues with your computer until the drive gets 100% complete—at which point your computer becomes unusable. To find out how much storage space you have (macOS 10.12 and later), go to the Apple icon at the top left of your screen, click “About This Mac,” and then select the Storage tab at the top. The Storage window will show a “Manage…” button. From there, you can see which files, folders, and applications take up the most space on your drive.
For more complete instructions, check out this article from Apple.
Patch and Update Computer Software or Face a HIPAA Sanction
A reminder to all customers and people working in the medical field: failure to apply security patches violates HIPAA. This applies to all technology storing or transmitting PHI. If no more patches are being issued on a piece of software or operating system you are using, according to HIPAA guidelines, "it must be upgraded or changed. Using outdated software is also a HIPAA violation.”
Unpatched software has already led one medical non-profit, Anchorage Community Mental Health Services, to pay $150,000 in a settlement due to 2700 individuals having their data exposed. Though this case was settled in 2014, it remains relevant today as a reminder to update your software.
For more information, see the HIPAA Journal article in the link.
We’re Never Too Busy to Talk to You
We know every piece of data, every program, and every tool you use is vital to your success. When those tools break down, you need someone in your corner who’s ready to help you with problems big and small—that’s where Favarger Consulting comes in. The next time you have a problem with the technology your company relies on, don’t hesitate to give us a call. We’re never too busy to talk to you.
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