DataMotion Chosen to Present During Webinar on Use of Encryption for Reducing Risk of HIPAA Data Breach

FLORHAM PARK, N.J., Feb. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- DataMotion™, an experienced email encryption and health information service provider (HISP), today announced the company has been selected to participate in an interactive webinar titled "A Practical Guide to Using Encryption for Reducing HIPAA Data Breach Risk." Sponsored and hosted by the Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA) – a member-based association for compliance professionals in the healthcare provider industry – the webinar will take place on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. EST.

As a provider of secure messaging solutions – such as email encryption and Direct Secure Messaging – DataMotion works closely with healthcare providers, patients, business associates and clinical systems to ensure they remain compliant with frequently evolving regulations, including HIPAA.

"The threat of cyberattacks within the healthcare industry is a serious one, with the FBI recently warning of an increased risk in such breaches occurring," said DataMotion's Health IT Strategist, Andy Nieto. "This webinar will provide the fundamental tools for using encryption to lower the risk of a HIPAA data breach – including dispelling the cost myth, maintaining efficient workflow, using mobile devices and more."

Nieto will be a presenter during the webinar, along with Chris Apgar, president and CEO of Apgar and Associates, LLC. Relevant details include:

• Session: "A Practical Guide to Using Encryption for Reducing HIPAA Data Breach Risk"
• Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2015, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. EST
• Speakers: Andy Nieto, DataMotion health IT strategist; Chris Apgar, president and CEO of Apgar and Associates
• Where: Attendees are invited to register for the webinar by clicking here

"As information security continues to be top of mind for all vertical industries, healthcare is one area that is exceptionally vulnerable," said Apgar. "It is imperative that healthcare organizations have the knowledge and tools necessary to identify the risks associated with storing and transmitting sensitive patient health information and assuring its security."

For more information on DataMotion Direct, visit: http://www.datamotionhealth.com.

About DataMotion
Since 1999, DataMotion™ SaaS technology has enabled organizations of all sizes to reduce the cost and complexity of delivering electronic information to employees, customers and partners in a secure and compliant way. Ideal for highly regulated industries, the DataMotion SecureMail portfolio offers easy-to-use encryption solutions for email, file transfer, forms processing and customer contact. In the healthcare sector, DataMotion is an accredited HISP (health information service provider) of Direct Secure Messaging. The DataMotion Direct service helps solve the interoperability issues preventing the efficient sharing of patient data between care providers and environments. DataMotion is privately held and based in Florham Park, N.J. For the latest news and updates, visit www.datamotion.com, follow DataMotion on LinkedIn or Twitter® @datamotion.

Media Contacts:

Monica Hutton
DataMotion
(973) 455-1245 x510
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Marty Querzoli
Davies Murphy Group
(781) 418-2433
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